Legal Opinion

Silfies v. Tashner

Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Northampton County

Decided December 21, 1979No. 1979-C-3800Published

1Opinion of the Court

FRANCIOSA, J.,

At issue in this case is the validity of the election of Ronald F. Silfies to the presidency of the Klecknersville Ranger Volunteer Fire Company.

*161The largely undisputed facts* can be presented by way of a brief summary. In 1972, Mr. Silfies became an active member of the Fire Company. During the entire period of his membership, he had resided in Chapman Borough. It is agreed that Chapman Borough is served by the Fire Company. An election was held on December 28, 1978, at which Mr. Silfies received 35 of the 67 votes cast; the remaining 32 votes went to defendant Tashner, the…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Commonwealth v. Union LeagueSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1890
  2. Howe v. Washington Land Yacht Harbor, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1969
  3. Booz's AppealSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1885
  4. Stewart v. Monongahela Valley Country ClubSuperior Court of Pennsylvania · 1955
  5. Palermo v. Old Tram Hunting ClubLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1969

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