Panama City Stevedoring Co., Inc. v. Padgett

TERRELL, J.:

In February, 1939, while in the employment of Panama City Stevedoring Company, William Padgett was accidentally killed. His mother, Mrs. Georgia Padgett, applied for compensation under the Workman’s Compensation Law but her claim was denied by the Deputy Commissioner. The decision of the Deputy Commissioner was reviewed and affirmed by the Florida Industrial Commission but on appeal to the circuit court, the latter judgment was reversed. This appeal is from the judgment of the circuit court.

It is admitted that the question presented here is whether or not appellee is entitled to…