Nevada Industrial Commission v. Underwood

OPINION

By the Court,

Thompson, J.:

Action was brought against the Nevada Industrial Commission to recover death benefits allegedly due the surviving widow and three minor children of Robert Underwood. Following a pre-trial conference, at which an agreed statement of facts was reached, the case was submitted for decision without trial. The sole question presented was whether the plaintiifs had irrevocably waived their rights to compensation under the laws of Nevada. NRS 616.530(l). The lower court found that a waiver did not occur and entered judgment for the plaintiifs. The Commission appeals.

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