Phillips v. Kansas City, Leavenworth & Western Railway Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Burch, J.:

The proceeding was one by the widow of John W. Phillips, to obtain compensation for his death. While- employed as ticket agent for defendant at its station in Kansas City, Kan., he was fatally injured by blows on the head inflicted by some one whose identity has not been ascertained. Plaintiff recovered, and defendant appeals.

The injury occurred December 6, 1925. Phillips did not regain consciousness, and died December 9. Plaintiff was wholly dependent on his earnings, and was the sole dependent. Claim for compensation was made and consent to…