Anderson v. Polleys, Jr.

This cause is here upon the appeal of the respondent from a decree of the Superior Court awarding compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Act to petitioner, the widow of George Anderson who was killed October 31, 1931.

The facts are undisputed. On March 2, 1931, William Y. Polleys was appointed by the Superior Court receiver of the William V. Polleys Company, a Rhode Island corporation engaged in the business of dock-building and water front work. By the decree of the court the receiver was authorized to enter into such new contracts for business ordinarily carried on by the corporation…