LaRue v. Sierra Petroleum Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Parker, C. J.:

This is a workmen’s compensation case. The claimants appeal from a judgment denying compensation.

The proceeding was instituted by LaVern LaRue, hereinafter referred to as the claimant or appellant, as widow and guardian of the minor children of Arthur LaRue, deceased, against the employer, Sierra Petroleum Company, and its insurance carrier, Travelers Insurance Company.

In submitting the cause to the commissioner the parties stipulated the only controverted issues were: (1) Whether or not deceased’s accidental death arose out of and in the…