Fourseams Coal Corporation v. Cooke

Opinion op the Court by

Creak, Commissioner—

Affirming.

While working far the Fourseams Coal Corporation and assisting in the eiection of" a tipple, Elijah Cooke was struck on the head by a falling timber and sustained injuries, from which he died. Claiming to be the sole dependent of deceased, the father, Lewis Cooke, made application to the Workmen’s Compensation Board asking for a determination, of the amount and duration of the compensation to which he was entitled.

After hearing the evidence, the Compensation Board made an award finding that Lewis Cooke was partially dependent upon the…