J. E. Haddock, Ltd. v. Pillsbury

GOODMAN, District Judge.

The defendant Deputy Commissioner’s decision awarding compensation to the widow of a deceased employee rests upon his finding that the widow was, at the time of decedent’s death, living apart from him “for justifiable cause and by reason of his desertion at such time.” 33 U.S.C. A. §§ 902(16), 909(b).

Upon review, the court should not disturb the Commissioner’s finding and decision, if supported by substantial evidence. Crowell v. Benson, 285 U.S. 22, 46, 47, 52 S.Ct. 285, 76 L.Ed. 598; Voehl v. Indemnity Ins. Co., 288 U.S. 162, 166, 53 S.Ct. 380, 77 L.Ed. 676, 87…