Lawless v. City of Waltham

The plaintiff’s intestate, Lawrence Michael Lawless, had been employed by the defendant as a laborer from August, 1892, to May 10,1918, when he became incapacitated for work as the result of injuries received in the performance of his duties. On that date he made application to be retired on a pension, under the provision of St. 1912, c. 503, as amended by St. 1919, c. 21. This act had been accepted by the city. On October 10, 1919, the mayor of the city approved the application and retired the applicant upon an annual pension beginning October 1, 1919. The pension was paid in accordance with…