Division of Aid v. Hogan

As stated by the plaintiff in its brief, the only question involved in this case is wheth er the estate of Mrs. Arnold is liable under Section 1359-1 et seq., General Code, for the financial aid furnished her husband during his lifetime, regardless of whether she entered into a contractual obligation to repay the same.

Section 1359-7, General Code (119 Ohio Laws, 238, 241), effective August 14, 1941, relied on by the plaintiff, reads as follows:

“Upon the death of a person, the total amount of aid paid to said person and to his or her spouse under this act, shall be a preferred claim against…