Newbury v. State Department of Public Assistance

The Department of Public Assistance 1 denied the application of Mrs. Newbury for public assistance on grounds that she had resources constituting excess property under the statutes and regulations. At a departmental hearing held pursuant to RCW 74.08.070, a letter of appraisal was admitted over applicant’s objection. The letter was admitted to show that the department had requested and obtained an appraisal of Mrs. Newbury’s property, not .to prove its contents.. The record establishes that Mrs. New-bury is without income and is in need as that term, is commonly understood.

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