General

In the Matter of the Claim of George Burton, Respondent, for Compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Law, v. James A. Whelen & Sons, Inc., Employer, and Commercial Casualty Insurance Company, Insurer, Appellants

172 A.D. 913·New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division·1916·NY

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Opinion

In the Matter of the Claim of George Burton, Respondent, for Compensation under the Workmen’s Compensation Law, v. James A. Whelen & Sons, Inc., Employer, and Commercial Casualty Insurance Company, Insurer, Appellants. [MAJORITY] Award unanimously affirmed.

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