Commonwealth v. Peterson

Lewis, J.,

William E. Peterson, one of the defendants, during the course of his employment with the Manhattan Fire Proofing Company, sustained injuries, as a consequence of which he has been disabled since April 10, 1929. He became entitled to receive, and is now receiving, compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Law of the State of Pennsylvania, amounting to $14.30 per week.

His wife, Daisy Peterson, filed her petition in this court, asking for an order for support of herself and her two minor children, alleging a desertion by her husband and a failure to provide for his family.

The…