Clark v. Industrial Commission

Stevens, J.(1) The proof clearly establishes the fact that the work performed by the deceased during the last year of his life constituted a material contribution to the support of his sisters. They were in fact partially dependent upon his contribution for their support. The service rendered by the deceased was as clearly a contribution to the support of the sisters as would have been the payment of cash of equal value. Thunder Lake L. Co. v. Industrial Comm. 188 Wis. 418, 421, 206 N. W. 177.

The value of the service rendered exceeded the cost of supporting the deceased during the year…