Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Washington County February 6, 1981, no. 63-77-1231 (Christinis Estate)

TERPUTAC, J.,

The essential facts have been stipulated by the parties. Decedent, John J. Christinis, was a patient during his lifetime at Torrance State Hospital, a state owned mental health facility, from December 5, 1952 until his death on July 6, 1976. While Mr. Christinis was a patient at the state facility, he was provided all of his basic necessities.