County of Winnebago v. Industrial Commission

This is an appeal from the order of the circuit court of Winnebago County affirming the award of compensation to claimants, the widow and minor child of Bill D. Goldy, for his death while serving as a deputy sheriff. Compensation had been awarded by the arbitrator against Winnebago County and the Industrial Commission upheld the award. On certiorari the circuit court, as stated, confirmed the award.

The controlling circumstances are not controverted. Goldy was a full-time deputy sheriff, regularly appointed by the sheriff of Winnebago County. Pursuant to statute (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1965, chap.…