In the Matter of the Claim of Margaret Doey Against Clarence P. Howland Co., Inc., Respondents. the State…

Summary

The Court held that the deceased carpenter was performing work under a maritime contract, so the New York State Workmen's Compensation Law did not apply, and that the employer and insurer could later challenge the industrial commission's award despite their prior acquiescence. Accordingly, the Appellate Division's reversal of the award was affirmed.