Epley v. Department of Labor & Industries

(dissenting) — As stated in the prevailing opinion, the claim in this case is predicated on Rem. Rev. Stat., § 7679 [P. C. § 3472] (a) (1), which reads as follows:

“If the workman leaves a widow or invalid widower, a monthly payment of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) shall be made throughout the life of the surviving spouse, to cease at the end of the month in which remarriage shall occur, and the surviving spouse shall also receive per month for each child of the deceased under the age of sixteen years at the time any monthly payment is due the following payments: For the youngest or only child…