Container Corp. of America v. Industrial Commission

Defendant in error, Wilma Silas, filed application for adjustment of claim under the Workmen’s Compensation Act against the Container Corporation of America, a corporation, plaintiff in error, seeking compensation for the death of her husband, Willie Silas, deceased, which it was alleged arose out of and in the course of his employment with plaintiff in error. The matter was referred to an arbitrator, who awarded compensation. On review before the Industrial Commission, at which no additional evidence was heard, the award of the arbitrator was sustained. On certiorari, the circuit court of…