Matter of Mitchell

This is a certiorari proceeding under the Workmen's Compensation Law, Article 9, of Chapter 56, Arizona Code Annotated 1939, brought to this court by the Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company, a corporation, hereinafter termed the petitioner. It seeks a reversal of an award made August 12, 1943, to Edna S. Mitchell, applicant, for death benefits payable to her for the support of herself and their four minor children then aged 12, 10, 6 and 4 years, respectively. No question is raised as to the amount of the award.

The petitioner-employer was insured with the Industrial Commission of…