Doyle v. Erard

This is an action under the Workmen's Compensation Act, for compensation for the death of Ernest Doyle, brought by his parents, Harry Doyle and Ona Doyle, who are his dependents.

Ernest Doyle was killed on U.S. highway No. 40, near O'Fallon Junction, in St. Charles County, Missouri, on December 21, 1930, while in the employ of defendant Floyd Erard.

On February 11, 1931, plaintiffs filed with the Missouri Workmen's Compensation Commission their claim for compensation, wherein they named as employers Floyd Erard, Williams Brothers, Inc., and the Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company, and named as…