Cannon v. Juras

Pursuant to the Relatives’ Responsibility Act, ORS 416.010 to 416.270,① respondent assessed against petitioner for the year 1970, the sum of $978 expended by respondent upon petitioner’s able-bodied, 36-year old son. Petitioner appeals.

Respondent determined that the son was a needy person under the provision of ORS 416.010 (3) which provides:

“(3) A ‘needy person’ is one who is eligible for public assistance under the laws of the state.”

This determination followed, in the view of respondent, because the Welfare Division had previously determined him to be a disabled person under ORS 412.510…