Courtemarche v. Commonwealth

This action is pursuant to G.L. c. 258A (Compensation of Victims of Violent Crimes) brought by a guardian, Patricia Courtemarche, in behalf of her minor brother, John H. McCann, III.

The parties stipulated that the issue for trial was whether or not John H. McCann, III was wholly or partially dependent upon the victim for his support at the- time of the father’s (the victim’s) death.

At trial, there was evidence tending to show: (a) The minor claimant’s father became a homicide victim on August 24,1978, and had been receiving a full AFDC budget for the minor claimant. In addition thereto, the…