Forman

This is an application for a writ of review directed at a proceeding before the Industrial Accident Commission, wherein the respondent, Richard F. James, sought to recover compensation from his employer, James H. Forman, and the insurer of said employer Georgia Casualty Company, for injuries alleged to have been sustained during and in the course of his employment.

The stipulated facts are as follows: Richard F. James was employed by James H. Forman as a salesman for the purpose of selling real estate upon commission. The terms of his employment as such salesman did not call for regular working hours, but it was understood that he should make sales of real estate at any or such times as it was possible for him to secure a customer and complete the sale. Mr. James was directed by his employer to go to the town of Needles for the purpose of selling real estate there and to remain indefinitely. Mr. James went to said town for that purpose, and while there took a room in the White House Hotel, where, on the evening of February 28, 1916, he retired for the night. At or near the hour of 4:15 A. M. of February 29th a fire broke out in the White House Hotel, which destroyed the hotel and…