Garrity v. Bituco Mfg. & Chemical Co.

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Kephart,

Appellee, a widow, asked commutation of future installments payable under a compensation agreement arising from the death of her husband. The employer objected unless there was evidence to sustain the requirements of the act. No specific reason was assigned; the answer merely denied the right in the language of the act. Section 316 of the Act of June 2, 1915, P. L. 736, 748, provides, “The compensation contemplated by this article may at any time be commuted by the board...... if it appear that such commutation will be for the best interest of the employee or the…