Holden v. Public Service Electric & Gas Co.

The facts in the case sub judice are not disputed.

Decedent was employed by respondent at a weekly wage of $45.20. On May 17th, 1937, he fell or was thrown from a pole sustaining injuries which caused his death. He left surviving him a widow and adult children.

The petition is filed by the guardian of the widow.

There is no question that decedent died as a result of an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment, but the disputed question is the dependency of the widow. The marital relationship is admitted.

It would appear that the widow, Theresa Penney, in the year 1922 was…