Nadeau v. Marchessault

The declaration alleges in substance that the plaintiff, who resided and was domiciled in the City of St. Al-bans, became incapacitated and unable to support himself and family; that he applied to the defendant, who was the overseer of the poor of the city, for assistance; and that the latter, knowing the need of the plaintiff and his family, “carelessly, negli gently and maliciously failed and refused to provide adequate food, shelter, clothing and medical aid to the plaintiff and his family. ’ ’ The defendant filed a demurrer which was overruled, subject to his exception.

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