People ex rel. Scotti v. Superintendent of New York State Reformatory for Women (248 N.Y. 550, 1928)

New York Court of Appeals 1928-05-01

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In each case order of Appellate Division and that of Special Term reversed and petition for writ of habeas corpus dismissed, upon the ground that the magistrate had jurisdiction to issue the commitment under section 226 of the State Charities Law.

Concur: Cardozo, Ch. J., Pound, Andrews, Lehman, Kellogg and O’Brien, JJ.; Crane, J., dissents and votes for dismissal of appeal upon the ground that the relators have not been found guilty.