Legal Opinion
Tennis v. City of Sturgis
South Dakota Supreme Court
Decided April 21, 1953No. File 9358PublishedCited by 12 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtRudolph, J.
Claimant is the widow of Ralph Tennis who died soon after returning home from a fire which occurred in the City of Sturgis. The Industrial Commissioner made an award under the Workmen’s Compensation Law, SDC 64.0101 et seq. This award was affirmed by the circuit court. The insurance carrier has appealed.
The facts most favorable to the holding of the Commissioner are as follows: Ralph Tennis was 56 years of age. He and his wife operated a tourist court in Sturgis. On February 9, 1950, Tennis was asleep in his home at about 4:30 P.M. He was aroused from his sleep by his wife who was concerned…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Meyer v. RoetteleSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1935
- Johnson v. La Bolt Oil Co.South Dakota Supreme Court · 1934
- Schumacher v. SchumacherSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1939
- Gulbrandson v. Town of MidlandSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1949
- Cooper v. VinatieriSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1950
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3Cited by12 opinions
- Oviatt v. Oviatt Dairy, Inc.South Dakota Supreme Court · 1963
- Taylor v. Imperial Casualty & Indemnity CompanySouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1966
- Wold v. Meilman Food Industries, Inc.South Dakota Supreme Court · 1978
- Campbell v. City of ChamberlainSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1960
- Elmstrand v. G & G Rug & Furniture CompanySouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1958
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