Clingingsmith v. Jackson Dairy Co.

The appellee, at the time of the matters involved in this case, was the wife of one O. I. Clingingsmith. Appellee was the mother of six children by a former marriage, ^ree whom were living at home with the appellee and her husband. The deceased employee was one- of said children so living at home, and was nearly 21 years of age. He was unmarried, and for five years had been earning his own wages. lie was killed in a railroad accident while in the employ of appellant, on the 28th day of October, 1924.

I. We first consider the question of the law applicable to the instant case.

The Workmen’s…