Ex Parte Central Iron & Coal Co.

Petition for certiorari to review the decree of the circuit court in a cause under the Workmen’s Compensation Act. Sections 7534, 7597, Code 1923.

On July 14, 1922, Henry Oriss was accidentally killed while in the employ of the I Central Iron & Coal Company; the Work men’s Compensation Act being applicable to such employment and death. He left as dependents a widow and five minor children, each under 18 years of age. On September 9, 1922, by a friendly suit instituted, the amount of compensation was fixed at the maximum of $15 per week, not 'to exceed 300 weeks. Sections 7558 and 7562, Code…