Manley v. American Packing Co.

This is a workmen’s compensation ease. The appellants are the employer of Arch H. Manley, who died on September 30, 1949, and employer’s insurer. The respondent claimants are the dependent widow and minor child of deceased. The Industrial Commission found that Manley’s death was the result of injuries sustained to his right knee on April 24, 1947, in an accident arising out of and in the course of his employment, and awarded claimants compensation in the sum of $10,375. Defendants do not question the amount of the award if his death is compensable. They contend that the finding of the…