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People v. Spinella

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Second Department
Apr 1, 1912
150 App. Div. 923 (N.Y. App. Div. 1912)

Summary

In People v. Spinella (150 App. Div. 923; affd., 206 N.Y. 709) the record in this court shows that the defendant was the head of a church of his own with an altar, candles, crucifix, vestments; that he conducted services, kneeling before the altar, praying and saying the rosary and making the sign of the cross; that he said that he receives his power from the heavens and he invokes the saints, the holy Madonna, the angels and God. His treatment was given in front of the altar.

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Opinion

April, 1912.


Judgment affirmed. No opinion.


Summaries of

People v. Spinella

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Second Department
Apr 1, 1912
150 App. Div. 923 (N.Y. App. Div. 1912)

In People v. Spinella (150 App. Div. 923; affd., 206 N.Y. 709) the record in this court shows that the defendant was the head of a church of his own with an altar, candles, crucifix, vestments; that he conducted services, kneeling before the altar, praying and saying the rosary and making the sign of the cross; that he said that he receives his power from the heavens and he invokes the saints, the holy Madonna, the angels and God. His treatment was given in front of the altar.

Summary of this case from People v. Cole
Case details for

People v. Spinella

Case Details

Full title:The People of the State of New York, Respondent, v. Salvatore Spinella…

Court:Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York, Second Department

Date published: Apr 1, 1912

Citations

150 App. Div. 923 (N.Y. App. Div. 1912)

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