Costa-Hughes v. Mullen Construction Co.

BROCHIN, J.A.D.

(dissenting).

In my view, the language and purpose of N.J.S.A 34:15-13 and its interpretation by Comparrí v. James Readding, Inc., 120 N.J.L. (35 Gummere) 168, 199 A. 66 (E. & A.1937) and Stone v. New Jersey Highway Authority, 202 N.J.Super. 129, 493 A.2d 1326 (App.Div.1985), require us to hold that Susana was only partially dependent on her father for her support. I therefore respectfully dissent from the court’s opinion in this matter.

The testimony of Ms. Costa-Hughes and the findings of the Judge of Workers’ Compensation are both ambiguous on the question of whether the $80 a…