Ashby v. Red Jacket Coal Corp.

Lawrence Ashby, as the result of an industrial accident, died on October 20, 1942. Alma E. Ashby presented a certificate of marriage and claimed compensation as widow of decedent. On November 5, 1942, an award was entered directing the employer to pay her $17.80 per week for 300 weeks.

Mary McClanahari, the mother of Lawrence Ashby, filed a claim for compensation, which was refused.

The Industrial Commission was informed that Alma E. Ashby had been arrested and charged with-' bigamy. On receipt of this information, the Commission ordered all payments of compensation to be stopped until the…