County of Goodhue v. Rice County

Peterson, Justice.

This action arises out of a dispute between Goodhue and Rice Counties as to the legal settlement of paupers under Minn. St. c. 261. The specific issue is whether the payment of public funds for the support of children who have been removed from the custody of the parents constitutes payment of such funds to the father so as to prevent him from acquiring a new legal settlement for poor-relief purposes.

The facts are stipulated. Theron Freeman and his wife are the parents of eight minor children. The Freemans resided at Dennison, Goodhue County, from August 1, 1958, to…