City of Tulsa v. State Industrial Court

BLACKBIRD, Justice:

This is an original proceeding to review an award entered by the State Industrial Court in favor of respondent, Maldine Hyde, for death benefits under the provisions of the Oklahoma Compensation Act. Respondent Maldine Hyde, as a matter of convenience will be referred to herein as claimant and petitioner City of Tulsa as respondent, the same being the respective relation the parties bore to each other in the trial court.

Claimant Maldine Hyde is the widow of Ralph Hyde, deceased. On May 13, 1964, Hyde was employed as a police officer by the respondent City, and, while…