Richardson v. Fouts
Indiana Supreme Court
APPEAL from the Cass Circuit Court.
1Opinion of the CourtHanna, J.
This suit was brought by Fonts against Richardson, for the seduction, &c., of Elizabeth, the daughter of said Fouts.
The questions presented by the appellant are—
First. Upon the instructions given and refused by the Court.
Second. Upon the admission of evidence.
The first point made by the appellant, in his brief, upon the instructions, is, that it was error to refuse the following, asked by him:
“Mere proof that the defendant has, at one or more times, had sexual intercourse with said Elizabeth, is not sufficient to maintain this suit.”
' Whether it was error to refuse the instruction, it is not…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Van Vacter v. M'KillipIndiana Supreme Court · 1845
- Akerley v. HainesNew York Supreme Court · 1805
- Hill v. WilsonIndiana Supreme Court · 1846