Michigan Supreme Court December 22, 1925, Docket No. 30. (Hanisko v. Fitzpatrick Brothers)

Clark, J.

Certiorari to the department of labor and industry. On April 24, 1925, the department awarded compensation to plaintiff. Fitzpatrick Brothers, copartners, who were held as the employers,

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and their surety, here contend that plaintiff was an independent contractor, not an employee, and that therefore the award should be vacated.