Runnion v. Speidel

The only question in this case is that stated in appellant’s brief:

“Is a child, of a former wife, under 16 years of age at the time that its parent is accidentally injured, but over 16 years of age at the time of the death of said parent from said injuries, entitled to the conclusive presumption of dependency under 2 Comp. Laws 1929, § 8422?”

The department of labor and industry answered “Yes,” and the appellants contend the answer should be “No.”

Runnion was injured November 28, 1928. He applied for and was granted compensation for 10 weeks’ total disability on March 3, 1931. He filed a…