St. Clair v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Mencer,

On or about July 30, 1973, while she was receiving public assistance, Nellie St. Clair (appellant) received a check for $1005.40, representing delayed, lump-sum Social Security (SSI) widow’s benefits payable to her. Shortly thereafter she brought the check to her caseworker who attempted, unsuccessfully at first, to determine the exact nature of appellant’s SSI benefits. Ascertaining the amount of appellant’s monthly benefits was apparently necessary to determine appellant’s continuing eligibility for public. assistance. At this meeting appellant was asked to, and did,…