Mapp v. Philadelphia

Opinion by

Hoffman, J.,

This is an appeal from denial of benefits in 1960 by the Workmen’s Compensation Board. The procedural context in which this case is now before us is complex, but it is sufficient to note that at the present time we are directed by the Supreme Court to consider the case on the merits. Mapp v. Philadelphia, 433 Pa. 517, 252 A. 2d 684 (1969).

The first issue to be determined is whether appellant suffered an accident under the Workmen’s Compensation Act.

A brief recitation of the relevant evidence presented to the Board follows.

Appellant, Ruby Mapp, then twenty-four years old,…