In re Ward

This cause comes on to be heard on the motion of Respondent to dismiss and the reply thereto filed by the Applicant, due notice having been given, and the Court being fully advised.

This is a claim for benefits under the provisions of Law Enforcement Officers and Firemen Compensation Act hereinafter referred to as the Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1971, ch. 48, par 281 et seq.) Florence J. Ward, wife of James Ward, a fireman employed by the Chicago Fire Department, made the application as administratrix of his estate.

James Ward died on February 23, 1971. The application was filed on March 3, 1972. Over…