Employers' Mutual Insurance v. Industrial Commission

This action was brought by plaintiffs in error against defendants in error to vacate and set aside an award made by the Industrial Commission awarding compensation to defendant in error, Mary E. Stewart, for the death of her son, Elmer O. Stewart, resulting from personal injuries accidentally sustained in the course of and arising out of his employment as a coal miner while in the employ of The National Fuel Company.

The question to be determined, as stated by plaintiffs, is “Whether a married woman, living with her husband who is able and bound to support her, may recover compensation for the…