Bukowski v. Kuznia
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Marshall county to recover $5,000 for breach of promise to marry. The case was tried before Grinde-land, J., and a jury which returned a verdict for $1,100. From an order denying his motion for a new trial, and from the judgment entered on the verdict, defendant appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtDibell, J.
Action for breach of promise of marriage. There was a verdict for the plaintiff. The defendant appeals from an order denying his motion (for a new trial and from the judgment entered on the verdict.
1. The plaintiff’s testimony shows a promise of marriage and a breach. The defendant denies that there was a promise. There was additional evidence offered by each. The issue was for the jury and its verdict is sustained.
2. The defendant is a thrifty farmer and had property of the value of $8,000 at the time of the trial in 1921. The breach of the marriage contract was some three years before. His…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Johnson v. TravisSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1885
- Hahn v. BettingenSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1900
- Hively v. GolnickSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1913
3Cited by3 opinions
- Kugling v. WilliamsonSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1950
- Waddell v. BriggsSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1978
- Drobnich v. BachSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1924