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RUPERT v. POLICEMEN'S R. & P. FUND

387 Pa. 627 (1957)

Rupert, Appellant, v. Policemen's Relief and Pension Fund.

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

January 17, 1957.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

James A. Danahey, with him J.I. Simon, for appellant.

John R. Luke, for appellee.

Before STERN, C.J., JONES, BELL, CHIDSEY, MUSMANNO and ARNOLD, JJ.

OPINION BY MR. JUSTICE CHIDSEY, January 17, 1957:

This appeal raises the question whether an Act of the Legislature amending an earlier Act by changing the class of beneficiaries entitled to a pension fund after the death of the pension member, can be applied retroactively in favor of the designated beneficiaries under the amending Act.

The facts, which are stipulated, may be summarized as follows: The decedent, William...

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