David v. BELLEVUE LOCUST GARAGE

Opinion by

Judge Kramer,

This is an appeal by Lillian J. David (Claimant) from an order of the Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board (Board) denying her fatal claim petition.

The sole question presented on appeal is whether Claimant was the common law wife of Willie K. David, the decedent. Willie K. David died as a result of injuries sustained during the course of his employment with Bellevue Locust Garage (Bellevue). There is no question of Bellevue’s liability to Claimant if a valid common law marriage existed.

Claimant filed her fatal claim petition on February 20, 1969. A hearing was held…