Byford v. City of Duncan

On July 28, 1958, Eula Byford, hereinafter called Claimant, filed her claim in the State Industrial Court to recover death benefits under the provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act by reason of the death of her stepfather, Orville Bowie Wininger, who died on July 11, 1958. It is admitted that the decedent was an employee of the City of Duncan at the time of his death and that his death arose out of and in the course of his hazardous employment.

On July 31, 1958, Respondents filed their answer and denied liability on the ground that the deceased employee did not leave any dependent heirs…