Cross v. Sumter County

SEBRING, J.:

While in the employment of Sumter County, Florida, Joseph Warren Cross, a minor suffered accidental injuries from which he died. It is stipulated by counsel that the claim was compensable. The only question before this Court is whether or not the mother and father were dependents at the time of the death.

The deputy commissioner found partial dependency and made an award to the claimants. The Florida Industrial Commission reversed the award. The Circuit Court of Sumter County affirmed the ruling of the Florida Industrial Commission. The case is here on appeal.

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