Duff v. Judson
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Wayne; Donovan, J. Assumpsit by Mary J. Duff against Henry C. Judson for breach of promise of marriage. A judgment for plaintiff is reviewed by defendant on writ of error.
1Opinion of the CourtBlair, J.
This is an action to recover damages for an alleged breach of promise of marriage and seduction accomplished thereby. The plaintiff recovered a verdict and judgment for $1,250, and defendant has brought the record to this court for review upon writ of error.
According to the statement in the brief for defendant and appellant the questions for consideration are:(1) Whether the facts set forth in the said record by the plaintiff and defendant constitute a legal contract of a promise to marry, and a breach thereof.(2) Whether the testimony supporting the common-law marriage was admissible, and…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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