Michigan Central Railroad v. Industrial Commission

Lewis J. Bond was riding on the top of a freight train of the Michigan Central Railroad Company and while passing under a viaduct was knocked off and killed. His mother was appointed administratrix of his estate and claimed compensation for his death. The arbitrator made an award of $3500, which was affirmed by the Industrial Commission and by the circuit court of Cook county upon a writ of certiorari to the Industrial Commission. The court entered judgment for the amount, ordered execution and certified that the case was one proper to be reviewed by this court.

Lewis J. Bond was an extra…