Duvall v. Ford Motor Co.

The determination of this case narrows down to the proposition of whether there was any evidence to support the award of compensation by the department; and this in turn depends upon whether there is any evidence of a claim made for compensation. The daughter of the deceased workman testified:

"Q. Were you present at any conversation that was had between your mother, sister, and representative of the Ford Motor Company? A. Yes, sir.

"Q. I will ask you whether or not your mother asked this adjuster for compensation? A. We did."

This testimony standing alone would support a finding that there had…