West v. Druff
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Washington District Oourt. Action by plaintiff to recover for her own seduction. There was a verdict and judgment for plaintiff in the sum of $2,500. Defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBeck, J.
I. The petition alleges that plaintiff is “ an un- _ married female of previous chaste character,” and that defendant did “ seduce, debauch and carnally know her,” whereby she “ became sick and pregnant,” therefrom “ suffering great bodily pain and mental anxiety, shame and disgrace; that such seduction was brought about by reason of false promises and pretension of love and affection, kisses, caresses and devo*336ted attention for many months prior to the seduction, by which false promises and pretensions and tokens, plaintiff was persuaded to, and did, yield up her virtue to defendant.”…
2Cited by6 opinions
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- Hall v. WolffSupreme Court of Iowa · 1883
- Watson v. WatsonMichigan Supreme Court · 1884
- State v. WilcoxenSupreme Court of Iowa · 1925
- People v. PreciadoCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1916
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