Legal Opinion
Paiewonsky v. Paiewonsky
District Court, Virgin Islands
Decided August 12, 1970No. Civil No. 93-1970PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtChristian, Chief Judge
MEMORANDUM
Plaintiff-wife has filed suit against her husband. The complaint consists of two causes of action, as to which there is considerable contention between the parties regarding their real nature.
The complaint is characterized generally by defendant as one seeking relief for fraud and deceit as to love and affection in the inducement of marriage. By way of a label, the action has come to be designated in the caption as an “action for fraud and wilful hurt.” Plaintiff denies that her action is one based on fraud and deceit as to love and affection in the inducement of marriage. She…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- Lydia Williams v. Delano DowlingCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1963
- Cramer v. CramerAlaska Supreme Court · 1963
- Decker v. KedlyCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1906
- Caribe Construction Co. v. PennCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit · 1965
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