Baker v. Mitchell

Opinion by

Keller, P. J.,

John J. Baker, an employee of the defendant, W. E. Mitchell, was accidentally killed on Wednesday, September 15,1937, while in the course of said employment. A claim for compensation because of his death was filed on October 22, 1937, by the appellant claiming to be his dependent wife. On December 11, 1937, she gave birth to a daughter. The referee and the board awarded compensation for claimant and her child. On appeal, the court of common pleas reversed and set aside the award. Claimant appealed to this court.

The claimant relied upon an alleged common law marriage,…