In re Wanger

Knight, P. J.,

On January 28, 1938, the mother and father of George Wanger filed a petition under the provisions of section 316 of The Mental Health Act of July 11,1923, P. L. 998, as amended by the Act of May 28, 1937, P. L. 973, alleging that the said George Wanger was an inebriate and in need of care and treatment.

Mr. Wanger was brought into court on January 31, 1938, and the case proceeded. The judge hearing the matter asked Mr. Wanger if he desired time to prepare a defense and contest the application. Mr. Wanger stated that he did not; whereupon, a full hearing was held and Mr. Wanger…