Hodson v. Marks

It appears to me that this case is of great public interest, as many similar situations now exist and many more will arise as time goes on.

*681Plaintiff, as commissioner of public welfare of the city of New York, brought suit against the defendant, Sarah Maries, as legatee of one Jacob Heyman, deceased, to recover the sum of $1,280 received by defendant’s father during his lifetime as and for old age assistance.

The action was tried before the court without a jury.

The pleadings and the proof during the trial admit that the defendant, Sarah Marks, was the daughter and sole legatee of one Jacob…