Howard Contracting Co. v. Yeager

This case involves the interpretation and the administration of the Workmen’s Compensation Act. Appellee was the widow of an employee of the appellant, Howard Contracting Company. The other appellant is the insurer of the company. On October 6, 1942, appellee was awarded compensation of- $12 a week for 416 weeks, not to exceed $4,992. On October 13, 1942, appellee’s attorneys filed á petition with the State Industrial Accident Commission, to which appellee assented, asking for the allowance of a fee of $1,000. The Commission ordered that this fee be allowed in a lump sum, to be paid out of…