Fork Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. v. State Fire Marshal

Claimant, Fork Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., alleges that the respondent, State Fire Marshal, wrongfully denied it a share of funds distributable from municipal pension and protection funds for the Fiscal Year 1985-1986. Certified similar fire departments had each received $4,575.93. The funds are provided by a State tax on fire and casualty insurance premiums.

In W.Va. Code §33-3-14d (b), The State Fire Marshal, "... Before the first day of August ... of each calendar year ... is required to report to the State Treasurer names nad addresses of all volunteer and part volunteer fire…