Supica v. Armour & Co.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C. J.:

Joseph Supica, an employee of Armour & Company, was killed on May 22, 1929, and compensation was awarded to his wife in the sum of $2,000, payable at the rate of $9 per week, and also funeral benefits to the amount of $150, and $2,000 to his minor children payable in like manner. No question was raised that the parties were within and governed by the compensation law, nor as to compliance with the preliminary steps essential to a recovery of compensation, if any such liability existed. The only question in the appeal is, Did the death…