Slater v. Ismert-Hincke Milling Co.

Citations

• 106 Kan. 772
• 189 P. 908
• 1920 Kan. LEXIS 649

Syllabus

<p>SYLLABUS BY THE COURT.</p> <p>Compensation Act — Death of Minor Son — Compensation Recoverable by Dependent Parents. In an action under the workmen’s compensation law by the parents of a minor son to recover compensation for his death, it was shown that his earnings, which averaged $17.45 per week, were turned over in full to his parents, and that the parents were partially dependent upon such earnings; that he paid no board, but that the expense to his parents for his support was $5.00 per week. Held, that in ascertaining the average yearly earnings of the minor, and in fixing the degree of dependency of tne parents, the employer is not entitled to a credit or deduction for the expense of the minor’s board and support.</p>