Fernwood Industries, Inc. v. Mitchell

Tlie question for decision' herein is whether or not William Henry Owens, twelve years of age, was a dependent of Floyd Mitchell at the time of Mitchell’s death, November 13,1951, within the meaning of the Mississippi Workmen’s Compensation Law. The attorney-referee, the Commission, and the Circuit Judge held he was such dependent.

Claimant is the acknowledged illegitimate son of Mitchell. Such child is entitled to benefits “* * * if dependent upon the deceased,” Section 2 (12), Chapter 354, General Laws of Mississippi, 1948, as amended by Chapter 412, General Laws of Mississippi, 1950.

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