Ring v. Langdon

Hancock, Jr., and Witmer, JJ. (dissenting).

The majority are understand-

ably troubled by the very omission in section 207-a of the General Municipal Law which prompted the Legislature and Governor to approve the amendment to 207-a, adding, inter alia, subdivision 3 to cover the situation where a disabled fireman, although not fully recovered, is nonetheless capable of performing light duties. While apparently agreeing with Special Term that the amendment should not be applied retroactively the majority would accomplish the effect of a retroactive application by finding that the amendment was…