Legal Opinion

County of Alameda v. Kaiser

California Court of Appeal

Decided December 17, 1965No. Civ. 23089PublishedCited by 26 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtDraper, P. J.

Does “emancipation” of a minor by agreement with his mother relieve her of liability for his support? Does a recent decision (Department of Mental Hygiene v. Kirchner, 60 Cal.2d 716 [36 Cal.Rptr. 488, 388 P.2d 720]) bar recovery from her by the county for his treat ment, in a county hospital, for physical ailments? These are the questions on this appeal.

■ Defendant, a widow, is the mother of Philip Kaiser, who was born August 3, 1942. He was seriously injured in an automobile accident August 13, 1962, and was treated for some time in a private hospital. On November 28, 1962, defendant made…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Department of Mental Hygiene v. KirchnerCalifornia Supreme Court · 1964
  2. Perkins v. RobertsonCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1956
  3. Brosius v. BarkerMissouri Court of Appeals · 1911
  4. Federal Mutual Liability Insurance Co. v. Industrial Accident CommissionCalifornia Supreme Court · 1925
  5. Lackman v. WoodCalifornia Supreme Court · 1864

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3Cited by26 opinions

  1. In Re Ricky H.California Supreme Court · 1970
  2. In Re Jerald C.California Supreme Court · 1984
  3. In Re Marriage of O'ConnellCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1978
  4. In Re DudleyCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1966
  5. County of Alameda v. EspinozaCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1966

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