Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York September 13, 1917 (Claim of Berg v. Hetzler Bros.)

lead-opinion

Lyon, J.:

In March, 1916, the claimant while engaged in removing snow from an ice field sustained a compression or laceration of the spinal cord resulting in paralysis of both legs. The single question presented by this appeal is whether the implement used by him in his work was a “ vehicle ” within the meaning of group 41 of section 2 of the Workmen’s Compensation Law (Consol.