Newell v. Moreau

The court is unanimous in its opinion that plaintiff's injury was caused "by accident arising out of and in the course of the employment" under R. L., c. 216, s. 2. We reconsider the question whether plaintiff's dependents are precluded from receiving death benefits under the exclusionary provisions of R. L., c. 216, s. 10 which bar compensation for injury caused in whole or in part by the plaintiff's "violation of law, or serious or wilful misconduct."

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