Wilmoth v. Phoenix Utility Co.

Parties on both sides of this compensation case appeal from the decree of the chancellor. The employing company concedes liability for compensation to the widow of 30 per cent, of the deceased employee’s average weekly wages. Claims were made for a 10 per cent, allowance to an infant ward of the deceased, and for an additional 10 per cent, allowance to a mother-in-law, both alleged to be dependents. The chancellor allowed the first claim and denied the latter. A further controversy is presented as to the exact amount of the average wages of the deceased.

1. The child, four years old on the…