Kearney County v. Elsam

Good, C.

This action was brought by Kearney county against George W. Elsam, insane, to recover the costs and expenses paid by said county, incident to Elsam’s examination before the commissioners of insanity and to his commitment and transportation to the state hospital for the insane. A general demurrer to the petition was sustained, and, plaintiff electing to stand upon its petition, judgment of dismissal was entered. Plaintiff has appealed.

But one question is presented for determination, viz.: Is the estate of an insane person liable for the costs incident to his examination before the…