Hartmann v. Commissioners, Etc.

Opinion by

Arnold, J.,

In this workmen’s compensation case the claimant was severely scalded while acting as a volunteer fireman for the defendant municipality, and suffered a total disability for some five weeks. He was in business for himself as a roofer and tinner, and was not “employed” by anyone nor did he receive “wages” from anyone. He, of course, received no wages from defendant for his services as a volunteer fireman. The question involved is how the workmen’s compensation should be measured.

The difficulty arises from the rather inept way in which the amendment of 1941, P. L. 222, 77…