United States Coal & Coke Co. v. Burrell

Opinion of the Court by

Commissioner Hobson

Affirming.

Charlie Burrell was a laborer in the service of the United States' Coal and Coke Company and on November 8, 1921, while he was in its service in the mine received an injury which immediately resulted in his death. On December 6, 1921, Clydia Burrell, his widow, filed before the compensation board her application for the adjustment of her claim for his death. The board gave judgment in her favor. The coal company thereupon filed this action in the Harlan circuit court to set aside the judgment of the board. On final hearing the circuit court…