Davidheiser v. Hay Foundry & Iron Works

This appeal brings up for review a judgment of the Supreme Court affirming, oil certiorari, a judgment of the Essex County Court of Common Pleas awarding compensation to Mrs. Davidheiser, on behalf of herself as widow, and to her infant son. for the death of Harry Davidheiser, her husband, and the father of her child: the death having occurred while the decedent was in the employ of the appellant and engaged in the latter’s business.

The contract of hiring between the appellant and decedent was made in the city of New York, where decedent lived at (he time when it was made, and where lie…