30:4-75.Ā  Amount of recovery
In any suit for the recovery of the cost of maintenance of a patient able toĀ  pay the full cost of hospitalization in any institution of this State, in theĀ  absence of express contract stipulating the amount to be paid, the rate asĀ  fixed pursuant to section 30:4-67 of this Title shall be construed to be theĀ  reasonable and necessary cost advanced for the maintenance of such patient.

Amended by L.1965, c. 59, s. 60;Ā  L.1969, c. 258, s. 6, eff. Jan. 7, 1970.
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