New York Foundling Hospital v. Norton
Arizona Supreme Court
ORIGINAL PETITION for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. Statement of facts:— The New York Foundling Hospital, a corporation, filed its petition in this court, praying for a writ of habeas corpus to be directed to one John C. Gatti, commanding said Gatti to produce the body of William Norton, an infant, and to make return by what right he holds said infant in his possession and under his custody and control.
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ORIGINAL PETITION for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. Statement of facts:— The New York Foundling Hospital, a corporation, filed its petition in this court, praying for a writ of habeas corpus to be directed to one John C. Gatti, commanding said Gatti to produce the body of William Norton, an infant, and to make return by what right he holds said infant in his possession and under his custody and control. In its application for the writ, petitioner alleged that it is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the state of New York; that under and by virtue of its charter it is duly…
1Opinion of the CourtKent, C. J.
(after-stating the facts as above). — This proceeding, though not presenting questions difficult of determination, or points of law that are novel, is unusual in many of its features, and is important as determinative of the disposition and welfare of a number of little children, ignorant of the contest that is being carried on in regard to them. Our decision will determine the question of their environment, the circumstances under which they shall be brought up, the foster parents and homes they are to have, and will affect their future probably to a greater degree than any one circumstance *115t…
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- In re Custody of the Minors La PlaceMunicipal Court of The Virgin Islands · 1967