RITMAN, REC. v. Wass

On April 26, 1945, an award of compensation against appellants was granted appellee, as widow and sole dependent of her husband, Samuel Wass, who sustained fatal injuries under circumstances creating a legal liability in a third person tort-feasor. The award was in the amount of $5500, payable in 300 weekly installments, beginning April 11, 1944, together with reimbursement for medical, hospital, and funeral expenses. No part of said award has been paid to appellee.

Appellee, as administratrix of her husband’s estate, instituted an action for damages against the wrong-doer, which said action…