Idaho State Statutes - Idaho Attorney Directory

It is the duty of the father, the
mother and the child or children of any poor person who is unable to maintain
himself or herself by work, to maintain such poor person to the extent of his
or her ability. Whenever any person shall apply for aid to any county within
this state under its indigent laws, and it shall at any time appear to the
county commissioners that said poor person has a father, mother, child or
children who is able to maintain him or her, but fails so to do, it shall be
the duty of the said commissioners to furnish all necessary aid and said
commissioners may bring a civil suit against such father, mother, child or
children to recover the amount so expended, in the name of the county. The
promise of an adult child to pay for necessaries previously furnished to such
parents is binding.

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