Mitcham v. American Timber Treating Corp.

IRWIN, Justice.

Ruth M. Mitcham, widow of Earl M. Mitcham, hereinafter referred to as Claimant, commenced this proceeding before the State Industrial Court against American Timber Treating Corporation, hereinafter called Corporation, and its insurance carrier, State Insurance Fund, to recover for the death of her husband under the death benefit provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 85 O.S.1951 § 1 et seq. After a full and complete hearing an award was denied and this proceeding is to review the order denying the award.

The sole issue presented for consideration of this court is the…