Mitchell v. Public Welfare Division

Petitioner’s mother is a welfare recipient. He was assessed for part of the welfare money expended for her from January 1, 1971 to June 30, 1973. He requested and was afforded a hearing, after which the assessment was affirmed. This appeal is from that order. Petitioner claims that “* * * during the minority of the child [petitioner], such person [his mother] wilfully deserted or abandoned * * *” him, and therefore, under the terms of ORS 416.030 (2) (c), pertinent parts of which are included in the above quotation marks, petitioner is not responsible for the assessment.

Testimony at the…