Phelps v. United Carbon Co.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE.

REYNOLDS, J.

This is a suit by Mrs. Zonie Blackwell Phelps individually and as natural tutrix of her minor children, Lang-ford Phelps and Thaddeus Phelps, issue of her marriage with Willie A. Phelps, deceased, to recover compensation from the United Carbon Co. under the Workmen’s Compensation Law (Act No. 20 of 1914 as amended) for the death of her husband, Willie A. Phelps.

She alleged that her husband was employed by defendant in the capacity of production 'foreman at a weekly salary of $36.16 — 2/2 and the use of a dwelling house without cost worth $5.00 per week, and—

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