Town of Dedham v. City of Newton

This action of contract to recover for relief furnished to Joseph J. Hale, his wife, and their seven minor children is based upon an alleged settlement in the defendant city. G. L. (Ter. Ed.) c. 117, § 14, as amended. The answer contained a denial and alleged a settlement in the city of Quincy. The case was heard upon a statement of agreed facts which meets the requirements of a case stated. G. L. (Ter. Ed.) c. 231, § 126. The judge made a finding for the plaintiff, which was in effect an order for judgment. Edinburg v. Alien-Squire Co. 299 Mass. 206, 207. Boston Five Cents Savings Bank v.…