Thomas v. American Cast Iron Pipe Co.

The petition is by a widow for compensation for the death of the husband, the result of an accident arising out of- and in the course of his employment. Ex parte Majestic Coal Co. et al., 208 Ala. 86, 93 South. 728.

The controversy was heard by the judge of the circuit court, who determined that petitioner was not entitled to compensation. Under this ruling the paramount question for decision is whether or not Mattie Thomas was dependent as contemplated in the Compensation Act. Gen. Acts 1919, p. 206; Ex parte Central Iron & Coal Co., ante, p. 22, 95 South. 472.

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