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KKO 2016/2014 AI generated

Supreme Court dismissed appeal regarding social assistance amount and ability to pay assessment under Social Services Act.

Case Number KKO 2016/2014
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's appeal against the lower court's decision on social assistance entitlement and payment limits. The appellant argued that the assessment of their ability to pay was incorrect and that the assistance amount was insufficient given their specific circumstances. The court upheld the lower court's ruling, finding that the evidence presented did not substantiate the claim that the original assessment violated statutory requirements for determining financial capacity.

Legislator headnote

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Sosiaalihuoltolain 10 luku 1 §; Sosiaalihuoltolain 10 luku 2 §: The court must assess the applicant's ability to pay based on all available facts; a reduction in assistance is permissible if the applicant has sufficient means to cover basic needs without public aid.

Keywords

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social assistance amount ability to pay assessment financial capacity evaluation public welfare entitlement Supreme Court review

Cited Legislation

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Sosiaalihuoltolaki 10 luku 1 §
Sosiaalihuoltolaki 10 luku 2 §

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Kysymys elatuskyvyn arvioimisesta ja elatusavun määrästä.