Johnson Ex Rel. Mitchell v. Midland Constructors, Inc.

TERRELL, J.:

Meta M. Mitchell and Walter J. Johnson were married in Delaware in November, 1937. Frances Anne Mitchell, the second appellant was the minor daughter of Meta M. Mitchell by a former marriage. Walter J. Johnson deserted his wife in July 1938, and was instantly killed in December, 1940, while in the employee of appellee. The appellants filed their claim for benefits under Workman’s Compensation Act. The parents of the deceased also filed a claim which is being held in abeyance pending the claim of the widow and stepchild. The deputy commissioner denied the claim of the widow and…