Wicks v. Northland Milk & Ice Cream Co.

Certiorari to review a decision of the industrial commission awarding compensation under the workmen’s compensation act to the surviving widow of Joseph F. Wicks, who died while in the employ of the Northland Milk & Ice Cream Company. The award was for the benefit of the widow and two minor children. The referee denied compensation. On appeal, by' a two to one vote, the commission reversed the referee and made the award. The question involved is whether Wicks’ death resulted from an accidental injury to his person arising out of and in the course of his employment.

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