Fraternal Order of Firemen of Wilmington, Delaware, Inc. v. Shaw

Terry: Chief Justice:

On June 25, 1963, the Governor signed into law legislation which purported to increase pensions payable to firemen and widows of deceased firemen who had retired prior to or will retire subsequent to the effective date of the act. Plaintiffs, a retired fireman and a Firemen’s Association, filed a complaint for temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, and permanent injunction, seeking to enjoin the defendants from paying any such increased amount to firemen or widows of deceased firemen who had retired prior to the effective date of the act. Defendant Maloney,…