Adamchick v. Wyoming Valley Collieries Co.

Opinion by

Ehodes, J.,

On behalf of herself and her minor daughter, the claimant in this workmen’s compensation case seeks compensation for the death of her husband, who was employed by defendant as a mine laborer. After hearing, the referee denied the claim and dismissed the petition, whereupon claimant appealed to the Workmen’s Compensation Board, which set aside certain findings of fact and conclusions of law of the referee, and made an award. On appeal to the court of common pleas the award was set aside, and judgment directed to be entered for defendant. Claimant has appealed.

The decisive…