Scott Builders, Inc. v. Dependent of Layton

Appellee, Mrs. Marguerite Layton, the claimant, is the widow of Joseph Lee Layton, deceased. Her claim for death benefits under the Workmen’s Compensation Act was denied by the attorney referee, a facility of the Workmen’s Compensation Commission, who sustained a motion to dismiss made by the employer and insurance carrier, appellants, after claimant presented her evidence. The Commission affirmed this order denying compensation. Miss. Code 1942, Rec., Sec. 6998-01. The circuit court reversed the Commission and remanded the case to it for a further hearing. We affirm the circuit court’s…