Commonwealth ex rel. Sutton v. Snyder

Barthold, J.,

This case comes before the court upon a writ of habeas corpus. Relator’s petition for the writ represents inter alia:

“That your petitioner is a resident of Baltimore, Maryland, and is the mother of Elizabeth May Sutton, a minor.

“That said Elizabeth May Sutton was born at Eas-ton Hospital, Easton, Pennsylvania, February 13, 1930.

“That the father’s name of said Elizabeth May Sutton was Joseph Sutton. . . . now deceased.

*670“That when said Elizabeth May Sutton was between five and six years of age, over the objection of your petitioner, she was forcibly taken from her home and your…