Ford v. A. E. Dick Co.

Opinion by

Mr. Chief Justice Moschzisker,

Plaintiff, Catherine Ford, filed a claim against A. E. Dick Company to recover compensation on behalf of herself and children for the death of her husband, James Ford, who, she alleged, died as the result of an accident, which occurred in the course of his employment with defendant. The latter’s answer was that Ford had committed suicide. The referee’s award in favor of claimant was approved by the board; on appeal, however, the Common Pleas of Schuylkill County sent the case back for further evidence. Again the referee found in favor of claimant, and…