Marcus v. Steel Constructors, Inc.

J. MORGAN DONELSON, Special Judge.

This is a workmen’s compensation case wherein maximum benefits were awarded in the death of Eddie J. Marcus to his widow and sixteen year old daughter for a total of $20,580.31. On appeal to the Circuit Court the award was affirmed. The employer and insurer appeal from the judgment rendered.

At the time of the death of Marcus, § 287.240(4) (b), RSMo 1959, V.A.M. S., contained no provision that death benefits payable to a minor dependent would terminate even though the minor dependent might die, marry, or attain the age of eighteen years. The entire amount of…