City Council of Augusta v. Young

Head, Presiding Justice.

Ellis Young, Jr., was employed by the City Council of Augusta as a member of the Augusta Fire Department on March 17, 1948. On August 1, 1958, he was injured in line of duty, from which injury he later became totally and permanently disabled. Having been a member of the Augusta Firemen’s Pension Fund, and having paid his pro rata share into the fund during his employment, he sought retirement. His retirement became effective on March 21, 1960, and he commenced receiving one-half of his monthly pay, or the sum of $160 per month. Following his retirement, application was…