Smith v. Hix

On Rehearing.

(See 235 Mich. 549.)

Clark, J.

On rehearing it is urged that Act No. 64, Pub. Acts 1919 (Comp. Laws Supp. 1922, § 5436), cited in the original opinion, is not applicable because approved subsequent to the time in question. If that be conceded it makes no difference. The act is but declaratory of the policy of our compensation act. It expresses what had been implied. Appellant contends, that a widow and mother who has received by order of the department compensation for herself and child, or children, dependents, must keep and account for proportionate share or shares of the…