Daleiden v. Stevens

Plaintiff’s declaration alleges two causes of action against the defendant, one for alienation of the affections of his wife, and one for assault and battery. A judgment was rendered in his favor for $2)000 on each count. The judgment for assault and battery is not complained of, but that for alienation of affections is reviewed by defendant on wr.it of error, his sole claim being that the amount was excessive and against the great weight of the evidence. This question was properly raised by motion for a new trial, which was denied by the circuit judge.

Plaintiff’s family consisted of himself,…