Kroth v. Oklahoma State Penitentiary

IRWIN, Justice.

On May 21, 1963, Dolores Kroth, claimant, filed a claim before the State Industrial Court for death benefits under the provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act against Oklahoma State Penitentiary, Oklahoma Board of Affairs and the State Insurance Fund. Claimant alleged that on April 3, 1963, Billy C. Kroth, her husband, sustained an accidental injury while in the employment of the Oklahoma State Board of Affairs, which resulted in his instant death.

On January 16, 1964, a trial judge of the Industrial Court entered an order, the pertinent parts being as follows:

“The…