Easton v. Elk Tanning Co.

Opinion by

Cunningham, J.,

Upon the application of Nellie E. Easton, widow of Howard Easton and acting on behalf of herself and their seven dependent children, we permitted this appeal to be presented in forma pauperis. By it we are called upon to decide whether the court below erred in holding that an award of compensation for the death of her husband (made to her and the guardian of the children by the referee and affirmed by the board) was not supported by the evidence.

In disposing of this case the common pleas did not, as argued by counsel for appellant, weigh the evidence and change the…