#### Louise M. Eastman, executrix of the estate of C. J. Eastman, deceased, appellee, v. Providers Life Assurance Company, appellant.

Gen. No. 24,167.

Action to recover damages for breach of a contract of hire. Judgment for plaintiff. Appeal from the Municipal Court of Chicago; the Hon. William N. Gemmill, Judge, presiding. Heard in the Branch Appellate Court at the March term, 1918.

Reversed and judgment here.

Opinion filed February 11, 1919.

Charles M. Haft, for appellant. 0. H. McDermott, for appellee.

Mr. Presiding Justice McDonald

delivered the opinion of the court.