Stevens v. Village of Smyrna

This is a petition presented under subdivision fifth of section 205 of the General Municipal Law. Upon the petition filed under that section, a hearing has been had and testimony taken.

There is very little controversy as to the facts established. On the day stated, a fireman’s convention was being held in the village of Bainbridge in this county. This convention was attended by volunteer firemen from many surrounding villages, including the village of Smyrna. The claimant was an active volunteer fireman of the Smyrna fire department and was in attendance at Bainbridge as a member of his fire…