Geurian v. Kansas City Power & Light Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Schroeder, J.;

This is an appeal in a workmen’s compensation case by the employer from an award of death benefits to the dependents of a deceased workman, who died of a heart attack which is described in the death certificate as a myocardial infarction.

The primary question is whether the record contains substantial, competent evidence to support the findings of the district court.

The claimant is the widow of William Gus Geurian, Sr., hereafter called Geurian, and the duly appointed guardian of their minor son. The claimant and her son were dependent…