Priest v. Business Men's Protective Ass'n

Redick, District Judge.

This is a proceeding under the workmen’s compensation act to recover compensation for the death of Barney B. Priest, initiated by his wife, Georgia Priest. The claimant will be referred to as the plaintiff, and the employer as the defendant. Compensation was allowed by the commissioner at $15 a week for 350 weeks, and defendant appealed to the district court, where the award was set aside and judgment entered in favor of defendant. Plaintiff appeals to this court.

The plaintiff claims and alleges that the deceased, who was her husband, was an employee of defendant and…