Superintendents of Poor v. Superintendents of Poor
Michigan Supreme Court
Certiorari to Jackson; Peck, J. Petition by the superintendents of the poor of Jackson county against the superintendents of the poor of Hillsdale county to determine the liability for the support of an indigent insane person. Prom an order in favor of petitioner, defendant brings certiorari.
1Opinion of the CourtHooker, J.
Henry Jeffrey came to this country from England in 1886, and lived in Hillsdale county, where he worked- as a farm hand, until November, 1895, when he removed to Jackson county. He was unmarried, and was never aided as a pauper by either county until he was committed to the insane asylum from Jackson county in September, 1896. At that time his property consisted of a horse, harness, wagon, and a small sum of money which he had saved from his earnings as a farm laborer. Jackson county has paid to the asylum for his cai-e $419.03. Upon a proper application, the circuit judge having jurisdiction…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Superintendents of Poor of Kalkaska Co. v. Superintendents of Poor of Grand Traverse Co.Michigan Supreme Court · 1899
- In re WoodcockMichigan Supreme Court · 1900
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