Order reversed on the law, without costs, and petition dismissed. Implied findings of fact are affirmed.
Under section 56-a, the child's parent "or other person legally chargeable" with the child's support may be compelled "to contribute in whole or in part to the expense incurred by the city of New York on account of the maintenance of such child." Here, an order having been made directing the father to pay, there is no power to make a further order directing the...
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