Busking v. Kronimus

The petitioner brings this proceeding pursuant to article 78 of the Civil Practice Act. He seeks to annul a determination of the Board of Fire Commissioners of North Massapequa dismissing him from service as a volunteer fireman for misconduct. The petitioner was expelled after a hearing conducted before the respondent board. Notice of the time and place of the hearing was given to the petitioner who appeared with counsel, and gave testimony in his own behalf. However, under the procedure adopted by the respondent for the conduct of the hearing, counsel for the petitioner was not permitted to…