Porter v. Edwards

One J. Welinder was adjudicated an indigent insane person by the relator on September 30, 1897, and it was further adjudged that he had not gained a settlement in Ingham county, and that his legal residence was unknown. Upon this adjudication and determination the proper certificate was made by the relator, directing that the said J. Welinder be conveyed to the insane asylum at Kalamazoo, there to be supported at the expense of this State until cured, or until otherwise further ordered. The respondent refused to receive him into said asylum, and this application was made for a mandamus to…