Maddox v. Travelers Insurance

This case arose under the workmen’s compensation law of Georgia. Mrs. Maddox and her minor child (a daughter) filed a claim with .the industrial commission, asking compensation on account of the death of Mr. Maddox (the husband of the claimant, Mrs. Maddox, and the father of the minor claimant). The case was heard before a single commissioner, who rendered a decision denying compensation. By appeal the ease was brought before the entire commission, which sustained the finding of the single commissioner; and then an appeal was taken to the superior court which affirmed the decision of the…