Allen v. Lindeman

Plaintiff sues defendant for alienation of af-. fections. His petition demands both compensatory and exemplary damages. Jury trial resulted in a $20,000 verdict for compensatory damages and a verdict for defendant on the issue of exemplary damages. Defendant appeals.

I. Defendant’s, first assignment of error involves the failure to direct a verdict in his favor on proper motion. He contends there is no competent evidence to establish plaintiff’s cause of action. We disagree.

For the purpose of this assignment we view the evidence in the light most favorable to plaintiff. Rule 344(f), Rules of…