Blake Construction Co. v. Wells

Dorita Wells (appellee) is the widow of James Wells, the circumstances of whose tragic demise during the early hours of 15.December 1962 persuaded the Workmen’s Compensation Commission to reject her claim for compensation. This is the appeal of the employer, Blake Construction Company (Blake), and its insurer, from the judgment of the trial judge (Pugh, J.) reversing the action of the Commission.

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