Neeley v. Union Potash & Chemical Co.

There is involved in this case, primarily, the question of whether appellees, as employer and insurer respectively, have become liable because of a violation of the safety appliance statute hereinafter set out, a part of the Workmen's Compensation Act.

Appellant Neeley, as the surviving widow, sued to recover for the death of her husband, Marcus Neeley, who received injuries through accident in the course of his employment as a workman employed by appellee Union Potash and Chemical Company, appellee London Guarantee and Accident Company, Ltd., being the insurer. The said parties will…