Edmiston v. Wolf, Sheriff

Opinion by

Rhodes, J.,

The question in this workmen’s compensation case is whether deceased was killed in the course of his employment as a special deputy sheriff. A petition was filed by the widow of deceased on behalf of herself and a minor daughter. After a hearing, the referee made an award. On appeal to the Workmen’s Compensation Board the referee’s seventh finding of fact was modified, and the award affirmed with one other modification not material here. Exceptions to the action of the Workmen’s Compensation Board were dismissed by the court below, and the award affirmed. The insurance…