LaFond v. Heim

New Mexico Court of Appeals

Decided July 28, 1972

New Mexico Court of Appeals · decided 1972-07-28

Relies on Trujillo v. Health & Social Services Department

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Decided 1972-07-28

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¶1OPINION

SUTIN, Judge.

¶2The LaFond application for welfare assistance (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) was denied because his 1969 Chevrolet Station Wagon, valued at approximately $1,600, exceeded the limit of $750 wholesale value for welfare assistance. H.S.S. Reg. 221.832.

¶3’’ The Station Wagon was subject to a loan in excess of its value and LaFond had no equity available.

¶4This case is controlled by Trujillo v. Health and Social Services Department of the State of New Mexico, 84 N.M. 58, 499 P.2d 376 (Ct.App.), decided June 30, 1972.

¶5The order of the Department is reversed, and the cause is remanded for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

HENDLEY and COWAN, JJ., concur.