Little v. Smith

Appellees brought this suit under our Workmen’s Compensation Law (§ 81-1301— 1349, Ark. Stats. 1947) to recover compensation as a result of the injury and death of their son, A. Gr. Smith. Smith’s death occurred September 29, 1950, while he was employed by appellant, Little, and in the course of his employment. Appellees sought compensation award on claim of partial dependency.

A hearing, first before Commissioner Holmes, and later before the full Commission, resulted in findings that appellees had not filed their alleged claim within the statutory requirement of one year from the death of…