Tuck v. Tuck

The appeal here is from an order denying a motion to dismiss, for alleged insufficiency on the face thereof, the plaintiff’s first alleged cause of action. The position of the defendant is that the cause of action is in the nature of one to recover for seduction or breach of promise to marry and, as such, is outlawed by article 2-A of the Civil Practice Act.

The complaint alleges that “on or about October 21, 1960, defendant induced plaintiff to enter into a contract of marriage ”, and there are set forth certain acts and conduct on the part of defendant which would reasonably lead the…