McGregor & Pickett v. Arrington

H. L. Arrington died while engaged in his employment as a carpenter. He was not subjected to an examination as to his physical fitness when he entered that employment.

The Arkansas Workmen’s Compensation Commission held that the death occurred under circumstances entitling his widow and children to the-benefits of the Workmen’s Compensation Act (Act 319, Acts 1939, pp. 777 et seq.), and made an award against appellants, one as employer and the other as insurance carrier.

This award was made by two members of the Commission, from which an appeal was prosecuted to the circuit court, where, upon…