University of Denver-Colorado Seminary v. Johnston

The defendants in error, the widow and minor daughter of William Gordon Johnston, for many years Dean of the University of Denver Law School, filed a claim with the Industrial Commission for death benefits, asserting that a fatal heart attack suffered by Johnston on April 25, 1958, was caused by accidental means resulting from undue strain and overexertion arising out of and in the course of his employment by the University.

The parties will be referred to by name.

The Commission entered findings and conclusions denying compensation and dismissing the claim, finding that the heart attack…