Hansen v. Strohschein

A jury has found that defendant alienated from plaintiff James M. Hansen the affections of his wife, Doris. Issues on appeal are sufficiency of evidence, instructions given or refused, and amount of award.

The Hansens were married in 1927. The ages of the parents and their minor children at the time of trial were: James., 65; Doris, 53; Jimmie, 16; Sharon, 14; and Gary, 7. In 1963 they were living on a farm near Ord, Nebraska.

We summarize evidence in support of the verdict. Early in 1963 defendant, an insurance agent, in the course of his business became acquainted with Doris. Subsequent…