WATSON ETC. v. Dept. of Public Welfare

DISSENTING OPINION

Gooper, J.

I cannot agree with the prevailing opin-

ion for the many reasons which I will set forth hereinafter. It would be a simple matter to concur in the result and evade the work that is necessary to write this dissent; however, I must live with my own conscience and I will never subscribe to the doctrine that the result justifies the means.

It is apparent that the prevailing opinion was written in anticipation of this dissent, as the opinion is replete with matters not before us, either by record or briefs.

The factual situation is very simple. The present proceedings, as…