Misson v. Grossman

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Stern,

In this suit by a husband to recover damages for alienation of the affections of his wife, the jury rendered a verdict for plaintiff.

Defendant’s sole complaint arises from the following circumstance. After the jury had retired for considera tion of the case, they returned to the courtroom, and this colloquy ensued:

“The Foreman: If adultery were only proved would the plaintiff have grounds for recovery?

“The Court: It is not essential that adultery itself be found. It is a question of alienation of affections, and if affections are alienated whether adultery took…