Peart v. T. D. Bross Line Construction Co.

Appeal from a decision of the Workmen’s Compensation Board, filed February 8, 1973 which disallowed a claim for death benefits under the Workmen’s Compensation Law. The death of appellant’s husband resulted from an accident causally related to his employment. Benefits were denied solely on the ground she is not the widow of the deceased. Admittedly, there was never a ceremonial marriage between these parties. They had lived together continuously since 1951 in various places, and both were legally free to marry after May 9, 1956. Appellant’s claim for widow’s benefits is wholly dependent upon…