People v. Kenyon

This appeal presents an unusual situation dealing with the respective jurisdictions of Family Court and County Court in a case.involving an assault on a child by his stepfather. The facts clearly establish a controversy ‘ ‘ between members of the same family or household ’ ’ within the meaning of section 812 of the Family Court Act.

This litigation began with a proceeding under article 10 of the Family Court Act (Child Protective Proceedings). It was initiated by ¡a complaint of the Department of Social Services alleging that defendant and his wife were responsible for the abuse and neglect of…