Williamson v. Williamson

Lightner, District Judge.

This is a suit by Mrs. Erma Williamson, wife of Alva Williamson, against his parents for alienating his affections. The jury found in plaintiff’s favor in the sum of $7,500 and the defendants bring the case to this court on appeal.

Defendants present two main grounds for reversal: First, that the district court erred in striking from their answers their pleas to the jurisdiction; and, second, that the evidence is not sufficient to sustain the verdict.

Defendants separately plead that they were induced to come into Lancaster county by the fraud and trickery of the…