Bolin v. Swift & Co.

This case, coming recently to the writer, is an appeal by an employer and its insurer from an order of the Circuit Court of Buchanan County affirming an award of the Workmen's Compensation Commission. The award was made for the death of William M. Bolin, an employee of Swift Company, to his widow until prior death or remarriage, then the unpaid remainder to his two children, four and fifteen years of age. The award was for a total of $7796, being $150 burial expenses and $20 per week for 382.3 weeks.

Claimant's evidence was to the effect that Bolin was employed by Swift Company at St. Joseph,…