De Bruler v. City of Bayard

This is an application for compensation by a widow for the death of her husband, a policeman, employed by the city of Bayard. The defense was suicide. The district court denied compensation.

Fred De Bruler had been night marshal of the city of Bayard approximately six months prior to the 23d day. of April, 1930, the date on which he came to his death. On the night of his death he was performing his duties as marshal. At about 1:15 a. m., he and Fred Hughes, a druggist, had a cup of coffee together at a restaurant. From there he and Mr. Hughes walked to the drug store, Mr. Hughes going in, and…