General
Before State Industrial Commission, Respondent. In the Matter of the Claim for Compensation, Made under the Workmen's Compensation Law, by Frederick W. Nelson, Respondent, v. United States Railroad Administration (New York Central Railroad). Walker D. Hines, as Director-General of Railroads, Employer and Self-Insurer, Appellant
193 A.D. 919·New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division·1920·NY
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Opinion
Before State Industrial Commission, Respondent. In the Matter of the Claim for Compensation, Made under the Workmen’s Compensation Law, by Frederick W. Nelson, Respondent, v. United States Railroad Administration (New York Central Railroad). Walker D. Hines, as Director-General of Railroads, Employer and Self-Insurer, Appellant.
[MAJORITY]
Award reversed and claim dismissed on the authority of Evans v. United States Railroad, Administration (191 App. Div. 704). All concur, except John M. Kellogg, P. J., dissenting.