Erwin v. Hayes

This suit involves a claim for benefits under the Mississippi Workmen’s Compensation Act. The claimants are the appellants, Alice Erwin, Hester Bruce and Will Erwin. The appellees, who were the defendants below, are A. Robin Hayes, the alleged employer, and his insurance carrier, American Mutual Liability Insurance Company.

The appellants claimed that they are the widow, mother and brother of Josh Erwin and were dependents of the said Josh Erwin, and further claimed that the said Josh Erwin, while in the employment of the appellee, A. Robin Hayes, lost his life by drowning in the Mississippi…