London Guarantee & Accident Co. v. Industrial Commission

James K. Keys and his son, Harvey Clayton Keys (16 years of age), were killed by the same accident. Sarah Keys, widow and mother of the dead, made claim for herself and minor children on account of the death of the father, and the commission found that she and the surviving children were totally dependent on him for support and made an award accordingly, which has never been questioned. The widow afterwards petitioned for a lump compensation, which was allowed and paid.

The widow then for herself and said children applied for compensation for the death of the son and brother. The commission…