Johnson v. Denver Tramway Corp.

This is a workmen’s compensation case. We will hereinafter refer to Gladys Johnson as claimant, the Denver Tramway Corporation as Tramway Company or employer, and the Industrial Commission of Colorado as Commission.

Claimant is the widow and sole heir of Herbert Bryan Johnson who died March 4, 1943, as the result of injuries incurred in an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment as a motorman for the Tramway Company, a self insurer. The Tramway Company admitted its liability, but contended that the death was the result of Johnson’s “wilful failure” to obey a reasonable rule…