Appellants contend an award to the decedent's mother 27 years after his death was barred by section 123 of the Workmen's Compensation Law. Decedent died in 1933, leaving a widow, two minor children, father, mother (claimant) and a crippled sister. It is not disputed that a claim for dependency was filed on behalf of the mother at that time. Subdivision 4 of section 16 limits the amount payable in death cases to 66 2/3% of the decedent's wages and at the first hearing an award...
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