Merrill v. Leisenring
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Van Burén; Des Voignes, J. Case by James A. Merrill against David Leisenring for the alienation of the affections of plaintiff’s wife. Judgment for plaintiff. Defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtStone, J.
Th'is case is here for the third time. It is first reported in 149 Mich. 423 (112 N. W. 1072). It is nest reported in 157 Mich. 133 (121 N. W. 820). A reading of the former opinions will aid in understanding the questions involved.
The plaintiff sued defendant to recover damages for alienation of the affections of his wife. Originally, the declaration consisted of two counts: The first count charged adultery; the second count charged alienation of affections by means other than adultery. At the first trial the following statement was made by plaintiff’s counsel:
‘ ‘ Before the jury is called,…
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