Parkinson v. J. & S. TOOL CO.

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

*160Pashmaf, J.

This is an appeal by Ruth Parkinson from a judgment of the Appellate Division which affirmed a denial of dependency benefits by the Judge of Compensation. Appellant, though not legally married, was living as husband and wife with decedent Richard Parkinson, who, it is conceded, died from an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment. N. J. 8. A. 34:15-7. We granted certification. 63 N. J. 328 (1973).

The sole issue is whether claimant is a “dependent” within the terms of N. J. 8. A. 34:15-13 (f) according to guidelines we…