Allard v. La Plain

An action based on the alleged alienation of affections of the husband of the plaintiff.

The case is before this court on exceptions to the exclusion of certain testimony offered by the defendant as to the amount of taxes paid by her on certain real estate, apparently for the purpose of showing her financial standing and also to certain exceptions to the charge of the presiding Justice.

The only ground on which the financial condition of the defendant was relevant was on the question of punitive damages. Except in *45cases where the injuries complained of are increased by the wealth and standing…