Board of Supervisors v. Reynolds

Citations

• 49 Ill. 186

Syllabus

<p>1. Counties—liability of—for medical services rendered to persons other them paupers. Under sec. 4 of the pauper act, a liability is imposed upon counties to pay a reasonable compensation to a person who has been legally employed to and does render medical aid to persons falling sick within the county, and having no money or property with which to pay for such services.</p> <p>2. Same—decision of hoard of supervisors—as to what is a proper allowance in such cases—not conclusive. In such cases, the obligation of the county is, to allow a reasonable compensation, and the decision of the board of supervisors as to what is a proper allowance, is not conclusive, and if a proper amount is not allowed, an action may be maintained therefor.</p> <p>S. Paupers—who not considered. In such cases, persons so falling sick with a contagious disease, are not paupers within the meaning of the statute, and in an action to recover for medical aid so furnished to them, the liability of the county is not affected by the fact, that a “ poor housé ” had been provided in the county, for the reception of paupers. Such an establishment is not designed to receive persons afflicted with contagious disease, but only those who are technically paupers.</p>