Winters Hardwood Dimension Co. v. Harris' Dependents

Dave Harris departed this life July 17, 1957. At the time he was an employee of Winters Hardwood Dimension Company, Inc., one of the appellants. Harris’ widow, on behalf of herself and her three children, instituted this proceeding under the Mississippi Workmen’s Compensation Act to procure an award for such dependents. The attorney referee disallowed the claim. The commission, by divided vote, affirmed the order of the referee and the circuit judge granted the award. It is from his action in so doing the employer, and his bondsmen appeal to this Court. ■ ■

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