Steffenson v. Steffenson

Sec. 46.10 (1), Stats. 1949, recites:

“Liability for the maintenance of patients in the institutions specified in this section and the collection and enforcement of such liability is governed exclusively by this section.”

Sub. (2) declares that, besides the liability of the patient, the patient’s spouse and certain relatives shall be liable to the state department of public welfare. Sub. (3) directs the department to make collection from the patient or person “. . . who in the opinion of the department under all of the circumstances is best able to pay, giving due regard to relationship and the…