Children's Aid & Society v. Schwab

This is an application for a peremptory order of mandamus directing the mayor of the city of Buffalo to revoke a certain consent granted by him for the appearance of Jeanne McMahon, a five-year old child, in the role of Little Willie in a speaking part in a theatrical exhibition to be held at one of the theatres during the week commencing May twenty-eighth and ending June second under which she is to participate in three matinees and six evening performances.

On May 23, 1928, Mrs. Pearl McMahon made an application to the mayor of the city of Buffalo for permission to allow or cause her…