City of Marlborough v. City of Lowell

Alfred Messier had a legal settlement in Lowell, but lived in Marlborough with his wife and two minor children. They were “in distress and standing in need of immediate relief” within G. L. (Ter. Ed.) c. 117, § 14 (see now St. 1937, c. 113). The plaintiff furnished relief to them between December 4, 1931, and March 4, 1933, to the extent of $432.55, and seeks reimbursement, from the defendant.

The only question is, whether the plaintiff must give credit for work worth $363.27, which Messier performed “as directed” by the welfare department of the plaintiff, without receiving any wages. Since…