Kirk v. Wiggin

BARKDULL, Judge.

The appellants seek review of a final order dismissing their complaint with prejudice. The action sought to claim care and maintenance charges against the appellees, pursuant to § 394.22(13), Fla.Stat., F.S.A.

Appellee Mae Wiggin was committed to the State hospital on March 31, 1936, pursuant to a lunacy decree which ordered her guardianship estate to pay $10.00 per month toward her care and maintenance. Said amount has been paid and is still being paid. Effective August 1, 1955, the State Legislature enacted § 394.22(13), Fla.Stat., F.S.A., permitting reasonable charges on…