Reeves v. . Parker-Graham-Sexton, Inc.

This matter has been fully discussed in Reeves v. Parker, Vol. 1, p. 277, Advance Sheets, North Carolina Industrial Commission, opinion by Dorsett, Commissioner. It is there held: (1) Common-law marriage not recognized by either North Carolina or Tennessee: therefore common-law wife not a widow under the act. (2) Under section 40, where deceased leaves no dependents, personal representative entitled to same amount as those wholly dependent,” citing case of Freeman v. Motor Company, Vol. 1, p. 283, holding: “Deceased employee leaving no dependents, personal representative entitled to pay ment…