Bowden's Case

This is an appeal from a decree based on the findings and rulings of the Chairman of the Industrial Accident Commission. By the decree compensation is awarded as against the State of Maine to the claimant, widow of former Deputy Sheriff Arthur C. Bowden, for the maximum amount provided by statute.

Arthur C. Bowden waiS a deputy sheriff of Cumberland County, and was acting, by appointment of the sheriff, as court officer of the Superior Court for Cumberland County during its session.

The Chairman of the Commission found the following facts:

“Mr. Bowden was accidentally injured while on his way…