Pratt v. State Industrial Accident Commission

WARNER, A.C.J.

Kate T. Pratt, widow of Frank E. Pratt, brought this action to recover benefits under the Workmen’s Compensation Law on account of the death of her husband alleged to have arisen as a result of an accident while he was employed by O. M. Middlekauff as a carpenter. Plaintiff’s claim was rejected by the defendant Oregon State Industrial Accident Commission for want of sufficient evidence. Thereafter she appealed to the circuit court where the matter was heard without a jury. From a judgment dismissing her complaint, plaintiff now appeals to this court.

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