Piggott v. Miller

SWOFFORD, Presiding Judge.

The appellant (plaintiff), then a minor, through her next friend, filed suit for actual and punitive damages against the respondent (defendant) on May 12, 1972. This suit was drafted in two counts. Count I sought damages for breach of a promise to marry, and Count II sought damages for seduction, a resulting pregnancy, medical expenses, and incidental damage to reputation, embarrassment and nervousness resulting therefrom.

The defendant filed a motion to dismiss both counts. His motion to dismiss Count I was based upon the fact that the petition showed upon its face…