Hutter v. Town of Brookhaven

Hazleton, Surrogate as Acting County Judge.

This is a proceeding by the representative of a volunteer fireman to recover the sum of $3,000 under section 205 of the General Municipal Law upon the ground that deceased suffered accidental injuries resulting in his death while he was on his way with his fire company to attend the parade and bazaar of a neighboring fire company.

The respondent, through its insurer, denies responsibility contending that the provisions of said section 205 are not applicable. I do not subscribe to such contention,

*2From the facts which are not in dispute, it appears that…