Mapp v. Philadelphia

Opinion by

Watkins, J.,

This is an appeal by the claimant-appellant, Ruby L. Mapp, from the order of the Court of Common Pleas No. 2 of Philadelphia County affirming the disallowance of benefits by the Workmen’s Compensation Board.

This is a claim for benefits under the Workmen’s Compensation Act by a policewoman who claims disability as a result of overexertion in the performance of assignments in undercover work in the narcotic field beyond the call of her regular duties. The referee made an award of benefits; the Board reversed on the ground that her emotional disturbance was insufficient to…