Rager v. Johnstown Traction Co.

Opinion by

Ervin, J.,

In this workmen’s compensation case, Ira H. Eager was accidentally killed September 22, 1953 while in the course of his employment with the defendant company and Margaret Eager claimed compensation as his widow. The only question involved is whether there was a valid common law marriage. The referee and board found that there was a valid common law marriage and awarded compensation to the claimant. The lower court dismissed the defendant’s appeal and entered judgment affirming the award of compensation. The defendant and its insurance carrier took this appeal.

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