Vierling v. Binder
Supreme Court of Iowa
Appeal from Des Moines District Court. — Hon W. S. With-row, Judge. Action for breach of promise of marriage. Defendant denies generally and alleges special facts tending to show that he never agreed to marry the plaintiff. Verdict for plaintiff for $2,000. On defendant’s motion for a new trial the court remitted a portion 0f the verdict, and rendered judgment for $1,300. Defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtMcClain, J.
*3391 *338The parties became acquainted with each, other by reason of defendant’s 'advertisement through a matrimonial agency. After considerable coiwespondence, plaintiff agreed to go from Toledo, Ohio, -where she resided, *339to Burlington, Iowa, the place of defendant’s residence, in order that defendant might become better acquainted with her, and in the mutual hope expressed on both sides that marriage would result if defendant should find himself satisfied to take the plaintiff as his wife. It is not claimed that there was any contract of marriage until after plaintiff reached Burlington, but…
2Cases cited18 opinions
- Schroeder v. C. R. I. & P. R.Supreme Court of Iowa · 1877
- Kniffen v. . McConnellNew York Court of Appeals · 1864
- Holloway v. GriffithSupreme Court of Iowa · 1871
- Chellis v. . ChapmanNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
- Bennett v. BeamMichigan Supreme Court · 1880
13 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by16 opinions
- Morgan v. MuenchSupreme Court of Iowa · 1916
- Bowie v. TrowbridgeSupreme Court of Iowa · 1916
- Beans v. DennySupreme Court of Iowa · 1908
- Herriman v. LaymanSupreme Court of Iowa · 1902
- Alabama Great Southern Railroad v. McDanielSupreme Court of Alabama · 1915
11 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.