Collins v. Mack

English, Ch. J.:

This was an action for breach of promise of marriage, brought by Sallie E. Mack, against John Collins, in the Lincoln Circuit Court.

The defendant demurred to the complaint, on the grounds :

“ First — Because the same does not state facts sufficient to constitute a cause of action.

“ Second — Because plaintiff’s cause of action is barred by limitation.”

The court overruled the demurrer, and the defendant filed an answer of three paragraphs:

First- — Denying that he ever promised to marry the plaintiff.

Second — That the plaintiff’s cause of action accrued more than three years…