Opinion ID: 2103373
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Text: Plaintiff/Appellee, Sioux Valley Hospital Association (Hospital), brought actions, in the circuit court for Beadle County, for payment of medical bills incurred by Gail Mies (Mother) and her son, John Robeson (Grandchild). Named as defendants were her father, Peter M. Mies (Grandfather); Larry Robeson (Father); and Beadle County (County). These actions were consolidated by the circuit court, which decided that Grandfather was liable for all the debts. Grandfather appeals, arguing that there was no statutory authority for the circuit court's holding him liable for either his (a) adult daughter's or (b) infant grandchild's medical bills. Hospital filed a Notice of Review asking reconsideration of the potential liability of Father and County. We reverse the circuit court decision on all issues raised.