Albany Medical Center Hospital v. Ray

This is an action by the plaintiff hospital to recover against the defendant for medical services rendered by the plaintiff hospital to George Ray, Sr., deceased, father of the defendant, under section 101 of the Social Welfare Law.

The facts established that George Ray, Sr., deceased, was admitted to the Albany Hospital on October 29, 1960 and discharged on November 21, 1960, total amount of hospital bill being the sum of $650.25. This sum was not paid and was submitted to the Albany County Department of Welfare for payment in November, 1960. The Welfare Department after investigation refused…