Sharp v. Borough of Vineland

Heutze, C. P. J.

The facts in this case were agreed upon between the parties while the matter was before the deputy commissioner of labor. It was admitted that the decedent, Ealph Sharp, was fatally injured as the result of an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment. The only question upon which a dispute arose was as to the number of persons who were legally dependent upon the decedent.

It undoubtedly appears that the decedent left surviving him, a widow and his child, over sixteen, who was the son of a prior marriage. This child was found to be mentally and physically…