Campbell v. State Industrial Court

HODGES, Justice.

This is an original proceeding to review an en banc order of State Industrial Court apportioning statutory death benefits between dependents, the surviving spouse (second wife of decedent) and a minor son by a prior marriage. The principal issue is whether an order awarding a lesser amount to the widow than was awarded the minor son was erroneous and constituted an abuse of discretion requiring vacation of the award. Also involved is the question of whether sufficient tender was made by respondent insurance company to prevent payment of interest on the award, and error is…