Wisconsin Coal Corporation v. Haddix

Opinion op the Court by

Morris, Commissioner

—• Affirming.

In the court below appellant was plaintiff; Lula Haddix (real party in interest) and members of the Compensation Board were defendants. Lula Haddix was the widow of John Haddix, who met his death on May 7, 1937, while in the employ of appellant, operator of a coal mine in Knott county.

In due time the widow filed her application with the Board seeking adjustment of her claim, it being asserted that her husband met his death as a result of an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment by appellant.

After preparation of the…