LAPAN v. BERNO'S INC.

No. 131-78.

406 A.2d 390 (1979)

Wayne F. LAPAN v. BERNO'S INC. and Travelers Insurance Company.

Supreme Court of Vermont.

September 10, 1979.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

William R. Brooks of Tyler & Bruce, St. Albans, for plaintiff.

Robert A. Mello of Downs, Rachlin & Martin, South Burlington, for defendants.

Before BARNEY, C. J., and DALEY, LARROW, BILLINGS and HILL, JJ.


BILLINGS, Justice.

This appeal results from an award of benefits to the claimant-appellee (hereinafter referred to as the claimant) under the Workmen's Compensation Act, 21 V.S.A. §§ 601-709. The issue certified here pursuant to 21 V.S.A. § 672 is whether the facts found below constitute a compensable claim under the Act. We reverse.

The claimant was employed by the defendant Berno's Inc. installing appliances, such as washers and freezers,...

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