Hobson v. Dempsey Construction Co.

Frank A. Hobson and Ruth E. Hobson were married in 1938, and lived together as husband and wife until May 8, 1941, when the husband was killed in an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment. July 24, 1941, Ruth Hobson filed with the industrial commissioner application for arbitration against the employer and its insurance carrier.

Appellant, Mellie Hobson, was Frank Hobson’s mother. She intervened in said proceedings alleging Ruth Hobson was not Frank’s surviving spouse and praying that the workmen’s compensation be awarded to 'appellant. The employer admitted the death was…