Anstock v. Director General of Railroads

Berger, J.,

This is an appeal from an award of compensation to “John Anstock, guardian of Howard Blackwell.” The claim petition filed Aug. 4,1920, was executed on form W 18, adopted by the board for public use, by Mrs. Verna Blackwell, the wife of the above-named Howard Blackwell, and signed by her, “Mrs. Verna Blackwell, claimant.” The petition was entitled, “Mrs. Verna Blackwell, wife and next friend of Howard Blackwell, claimant, v. Director General of Railroads, United States Railroad Administration, Lehigh Valley Railroad, defendant.” It alleged in substance that the claimant in whose…