Reed v. Rivera

Petitioner instituted this proceeding pursuant to section 104 of the Social Services Law to recover from respondents the proceeds remaining from the settlement of a fire insurance claim resulting from the destruction of their home. The respondents, husband and wife, owned the real property as tenants by the entirety. After making payment of other claims from the insurance proceeds a balance in the amount of $1,669 remains. Respondents and their seven children have been full recipients of public assistance since February, 1966 to the extent of approximately $46,000 and the current monthly…