B. Orita Hunt v. Allis-Chalmers

Appellants, B. Orita Hunt, widow, and Paul C. Hunt, minor son, as dependents of the deceased employee, Kenneth M. Hunt, made
claim for benefits under the Missouri Workmen's Compensation Law in consequence of the death of Mr. Hunt. By a split decision,
the Industrial Commission affirmed the award of the referee allowing claimants maximum death benefits. The circuit court reversed
the award and entered judgment in favor of the respondents, Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company, employer, and Aenta Casualty
and Surety Company, insurer. On the date this appeal was taken, total benefits in the amount of $8,520.50 had accrued under
the award. Such is the amount in controversy. It is less than $15,000.00, thus jurisdiction of the appeal is properly in this
court. At the outset, we express our indebtedness to counsel for the quality of their briefs and for the mannerliness of their oral
presentations.