McHugh, Justice:
This case presents the issue of when does an actionable "special" duty exist for a municipality to respond in a reasonable manner to an emergency call for firefighting services. We set forth herein a general test for determining whether a local governmental entity owes a special, as opposed to a public, duty.
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The plaintiffs, the Wolfes, are the owners of a dwelling located on Wade Avenue, about 200 yards, or about one block, outside...
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