Legal Opinion

Burton v. Burton

Indiana Court of Appeals

Decided January 26, 1922No. 11,098PublishedCited by 3 opinions

From Lawrence Circuit Court; James A. Cox, Judge. Action by Nellie Burton against Alexander Burton and others. From a judgment for defendants, the plaintiff appeals.

1Opinion of the CourtNichols, J.

This action was by appellant against appellees to recover damages for the alleged alienation of the affections of appellant’s husband.

The errors assigned are: (1) The court’s action in overruling appellant’s demurrer to the second paragraph of answer; (2) the court’s action in overruling the motion for a new trial.

1. The second paragraph of answer is, in substance, that appellees separately, severally and jointly at all times acted as brothers and sisters honestly and in good faith and with a sincere desire to promote the welfare, health and happiness of their brother, appellant’s husband,…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Leonard v. City of Terre HauteIndiana Court of Appeals · 1911
  2. Waters v. DelagrangeIndiana Supreme Court · 1915
  3. State ex rel. Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad v. DalyIndiana Supreme Court · 1911

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Continental National Bank v. Discount & Deposit State BankIndiana Supreme Court · 1927
  2. Allen Realty Co. v. UhlerIndiana Court of Appeals · 1925
  3. Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad v. RushtonIndiana Court of Appeals · 1925

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