Magnolia Construction Co. v. Dependant of Stovall

Matilda Stovall Benson claims workmen’s compensation benefits as a dependent of Hurley Stovall, her son, from Magnolia Construction Company and its insurer. It is stipulated that Hurley Stovall was killed July 9, 1962, during the course of his employment while earning an average weekly wage of $45.00.

The issue to be determined is whether the Workmen’s Compensation Commission had substantial evidence upon which to base its order denying the application of claimant. The Circuit Court, on appeal, held that it did not. We affirm the Circuit Court.

Matilda Stovall Benson, claimant, was first…