Independence Indemnity Co. v. Industrial Commission

The facts in this case are not in dispute. They present a rather unique situation which gives rise to a question which heretofore has not been presented to this court or, so far as we can discover, to any court.

Minnie Boss, a widow, engaged in operating a farm, carried workmen’s compensation insurance. Her son, Christian Boss, a single man, was employed by her at a monthly wage of about $55 and room and board. On January 21, 1931, he was struck on the head by a falling limb which resulted in his death on the same day. It was stipulated between the parties that at the time of the fatal…