Town of Davenport v. Richardson

HODGES, Justice.

There is involved here for review an order of the State Industrial Court, sitting en banc, affirming an award entered by the trial judge allowing the respondent, Norma Jean Richardson, claimant below, death benefits under the provisions of the Oklahoma Workmen’s Compensation Act, for the use and benefit of herself as surviving widow and as natural guardian of the surviving children of Don Richardson. Parties will be referred to as they appeared before the State Industrial Court. The deceased Richardson will be referred to as “deceased”.

Summarized, the evidence submitted at the…