Derk v. Zerbe Township

Morganroth, P. J.,

In this action in trespass to recover damages for personal injuries to a minor, the defendant, the Township of Zerbe, is charged with the negligence of a fireman who drove the motor fire truck of a volunteer fire company which was maintained within the confines of the township for the protection of life and property from damage and destruction by fire. At the time of the accident, the fire truck was in a parade of motor vehicles over a new and improved highway, which was being formally opened to public traffic.

Defendant filed its affidavit of defense raising questions of…