Whalen v. New Haven Pulp and Board Co.

The question presented by this appeal is a reviewable one in the Superior Court. O’Hara vs. Hewlitt Construction Co., 113 Conn. 262. It is also a simple one to understand. The deceased left a wife and a mother, both members of his household. An original award was made to-his widow. On a rehearing his widow was found conclusively presumed to be wholly dependent upon him for support (Gen. Stat. [1930J §5235), and his mother to be so dependent as a matter of fact. Notwithstanding, the award of compensation-was made to the widow only.

It is now claimed that the mother of the deceased should share…