Bell v. Williamston Lumber Co.

41 S.E.2d 281, 227 N.C. 173, 1947 N.C. LEXIS 359

Opinion

Per Curiam.

The case turns on whether the Nicholsons were agents of the lumber company or independent contractors. The Commission found that they were independent contractors, and the Superior Court has approved. Beach v. McLean, 219 N. C., 521, 14 S. E. (2d), 515; Graham v. Wall, 220 N. C., 84, 16 S. E. (2d), 691; Bryson v. Lumber Co., 204 N. C., 664, 169 S. E., 276; Hayes v. Elon College, 224 N. C., 11, 29 S. E. (2d), 137. Even if the record were such as to permit a contrary finding, the determination of the Industrial Commission would be conclusive on appeal. Hegler v. Mills Co., 224 N. C., 669, 31 S. E. (2d), 918. To accept the plaintiffs’ version of the matter would require a rejection of the opposing inferences which support the fact-finding body. Kearns v. Furniture Co., 222 N. C., 438, 23 S. E. (2d), 310; Lassiter v. Tel. Co., 215 N. C., 227, 1 S. E. (2d), 542.

No reversible error has been made to appear.

Affirmed.