Griggs v. Harding County

Plaintiff, widow and dependent of John Emmett Griggs, who was at the time of his death the county highway superintendent of- Harding County, this state, instituted this proceeding against Harding County and its insurer to recover compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Law. The industrial commissioner found that deceased was an employee of the county and that his death was caused by an accident arising out of and in the course of the performance of services as county highway superintendent. From a judgment of the circuit court affirming an award, defendants appeal.

This appeal presents…