Lowe v. Chicago Lumber Co.

The administratrix of the estate of Charles E. Lowe brought an action to recover compensation, arising out of the death of Charles E. Lowe. The compensation court denied the claim, and on appeal to the district court for Platte county, an award was granted, from which the defendant appeals.

Plaintiff’s petition is usual in form. The answer is a general denial and a specific denial that the deceased was in defendant’s employ at the time of receiving the injury resulting in his death. The reply to the answer pleaded estoppel, and reference will be made thereto in the opinion.

The record discloses…