Needham v. Hays

HODGES, Justice.

Bessie Needham, deceased, as a surviving spouse, recovered an award before the State Industrial Court under the death benefit provisions of the Workmen’s Compensation Law. The award was unpaid and a copy of such unpaid award was entered on the judgment docket of the District Court of McIntosh County pursuant to 85 O.S. 1961, § 42.

During proceedings to enforce payment of the said award in the district court the respondent made to the court the suggestion of the death of the claimant more than one year prior thereto, asserting nonconsent of the respondent to re-vivor. Counsel…