Vaughn v. Industrial Commission

The industrial commission denied compensation to Ida May Vaughn for the death of her husband; the district court affirmed the commission and she brings the case here.

The finding of the commission was that at his death she was voluntarily living apart from him and not dependent on him for support, which, if true, precludes her claim. C. L. § 4426.

The rule is that only dependents can receive compensation. C. L. § 4428, S. L. 1923, p. 724, § 2; but a wife is conclusively presumed to be dependent unless-at the time of death she is voluntarily living apart and independent. C. L. § 4426; London,…