Velghe v. State Department of Public Health & Welfare

MAUGHMER, Commissioner.

The Director, State Department of Public Health and Welfare, removed respondents from the Old Age Assistance rolls after finding they had sold real estate in which they owned a one-half interest without receiving any money or property in exchange. On appeal the circuit court held that the Director’s finding was arbitrary and unreasonable because not supported by substantial evidence. The Department appealed from that judgment.

The transcript of the hearing before the referee constitutes the complete record in this case. The Director’s findings and decision are based upon…