Powers v. State Dept. of Public Health & Welfare

ON MOTION FOR REHEARING:

In its motion for rehearing appellant misconceives the effect of our opinion, contending it requires appellant in conducting hearings in public assistance cases to exercise equity jurisdiction belonging only to a court by establishing and enforcing a trust or by determining contractual or property rights as betiveen individuals.

The legislature by statute, Section 208.010 RSMo. 1959, V.A.M.S., has clearly stated what appellant is to do, i. e., determine “the eligibility of a claimant for public assistance”, and states that “In determining the eligibility of a claimant…