Dudley v. Martin

This is a suit for compensation brought by a mother who claims to have been dependent, within the meaning of our State Compensation Statute, Act No. 20 of 1914, upon the earnings of her deceased son who was employed by the defendant at the time he lost his life by accident during the course and scope of his said employment. In her petition she alleges that her said deceased son was unmarried and is survived by no descendants; that at the time of his death he resided with her and supported her and consequently she is entitled to receive compensation from his employer, defendant herein, at the…