Ferriter's Case

This is a proceeding under the workmen’s compensation act. G. L. c. 152. The claimant, James J. Ferriter, is the son of James T. Ferriter, the employee, who received an injury on August 14, 1928, in the course of his employment, from which he died. The sole question for determination is whether at the time of the injury the claimant was dependent upon his father within the meaning of the statute and therefore entitled to compensation thereunder. The Industrial Accident Board found “as a fact that there was not a condition of dependency in this case.” In the Superior Court a decree was entered…