Boden v. Rogers

STANLEY, Commissioner.

This is an appeal from a $10,000 judgment against Sam Boden recovered by James T. Rogers for the alienation of his wife’s affections. It is not necessary to recite the evidence. We think the plaintiff proved clearly and convincingly • that the defendant,. a man of family, invaded the sanctity of the plaintiff’s home, made love to his wife, bestowed gifts on 'her and in other ways alienated her affections for her husband and broke up his home. The factual defenses were denials and contradictions of evidence respecting frequent association and lascivious conduct. The…