Department of Mental Hygiene v. Rosse

This is an action to recover from the estates of the father and mother of a mentally ill person, the cost of her support in a state hospital. Judgment was rendered for plaintiff. Defendant appeals.

The record before us shows that March 24,1942, the daughter of Earl Dunlap and Violet Dunlap was adjudged insane and committed to Patton State Hospital, where she has continued to be a patient ever since except for three days on parole. Violet Dunlap, the mother, died October 3, 1957. Earl Dunlap, the father, died October 24, 1957. Defendant John W. Rosse is the executor of the estates of each of…