Pence v. Centex Construction Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Parker, C. J.:

This is a workmen’s compensation case where the claimants recovered in the proceeding before the Compensation Director and in the district court. The respondent, employer, and the insurance carrier appeal.

The proceeding was instituted by Rose Pence as the widow of her deceased husband and as guardian of his sole dependent minor child, hereinafter referred to as claimants or appellees, against Centex Construction Company, Inc., the employer, and its insurance carrier, United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company, hereinafter referred to as…