Workman v. Kansas City Bridge Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Wedell, J.:

This was a workmen’s compensation case. The workman was killed, and the claim was filed on behalf of his widow and minor child.

The sole question is the amount of compensation to which appellants are entitled. They appeal from the judgment of the district court afiirming the award of the commissioner. The contention is they are entitled to a larger award. In December, 1932, appellee, the employer, entered into a contract with the state highway commission to construct a bridge over the Kansas river at Seventh street, in Kansas City, Kan. The…