Hasted v. Van Wagnen

The declaration avers breach of marriage promise aggravated by seduction and pregnancy. The grievances are also pleaded separately. Plaintiff had verdict and judgment for $10,000 and defendant brings error.

According to the testimony of plaintiff and her witnesses, the parties on December 25, 1925, made mutual contract to marry. Defendant then was 21 years old and plaintiff was 19. And such testimony sets forth breach of marriage promise, seduction, pregnancy, and the birth of a child. Defendant testifying admitted sexual intercourse and denied promise of marriage.

1. The first question is that…