Legal Opinion
Sikora v. Keillor
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided July 9, 1962PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtChrist, J.
The question before us is whether the exemption from civil liability which is granted to a volunteer fireman by section 205-b of the General Municipal Law extends to the absent owner of a motor vehicle used by such fireman in the performance of his duty.
The statute in pertinent part reads: “ Members of duly organized volunteer fire companies in this state shall not be liable civilly for any act or acts done by them in the performance of their duty as volunteer firemen, except for wilful negligence or malfeasance. Nothing in this section contained shall in any manner affect the liability…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Schubert v. August Schubert Wagon Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1928
- Psota v. Long Island R.R. Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1927
- Mills v. GabrielNew York Court of Appeals · 1940
- Mills v. GabrielAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1940
- Plaumbo v. RyanAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1925
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