MATTER OF BETHGE v. BUFFALO EASTERN MOTOR LINES, INC.


281 A.D. 781 (1953)

In the Matter of the Claim of Madge C. Bethge, for Herself and Nancy C. Bethge, an Infant, Respondent, v. Buffalo Eastern Motor Lines, Inc., et al., Appellants. Workmen's Compensation Board, Respondent

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department.

January 14, 1953.


Decedent was employed as a truck driver. On February 3, 1950, he had made a delivery of two packages weighing a total of 136 lbs. While there is no direct evidence, there is sufficient proof to warrant the inference that he had carried them for some distance from his truck to a platform. Shortly thereafter he was found slumped over the wheel of his truck and was dead when a physician arrived. The medical testimony of causal relation is unsatisfactory. Claimant's doctor testified...

Let's get started

Leagle.com

Welcome to the leading source of independent legal reporting
Sign on now to see your case.
Or view more than 10 million decisions and orders.

  • Updated daily.
  • Uncompromising quality.
  • Complete, Accurate, Current.

Listed below are the cases that are cited in this Featured Case. Click the citation to see the full text of the cited case. Citations are also linked in the body of the Featured Case.

Cited Cases

  • No Cases Found

Listed below are those cases in which this Featured Case is cited. Click on the case name to see the full text of the citing case.

Citing Cases