People ex rel. Sisson v. Sisson

Persoñius, J.

Petitioner and respondent reside in Chenango county, N. Y. They are the mother and father of Beverly Jane Sisson, aged eight. The petitioner alleges that the respondent is affiliated with a cult known as “ The Megiddo,” having a mission at or near Rochester, N. Y.; that said cult holds, teaches and practices certain doctrines, beliefs, principles and theories which are not in accord with commonly-accepted teachings and practices. She further alleges that the respondent claims and exercises the right to take the child from the home of the parties (where petitioner is confined by…