Carroll v. Willow Brook Co.

Opinion by

Stadteeld, J.,

This is an appeal by claimant from the judgment of the court of common pleas of Northampton County, reversing the Workmen’s Compensation Board, which affirmed the findings of fact, conclusions of law and award of the referee, under which compensation was awarded for the death of the decedent to his widow for herself and her minor daughter, and entering judgment in favor of defendants.

Carroll, the decedent, was a professional horse trainer and jockey, in the employ of the Willow Brook Company. On November 5, 1930, at about 2:15 P. M., he was seen riding one of the…