Hill v. Wilson

This was an action on the case brought by Wilson against Hill for debauching the plaintiff’s daughter, whereby she became pregnant, &c. Plea, not guilty. Verdict and judgment for the plaintiff.

On the trial, the defendant asked the Court to instruct the jury as follows: 1. Criminal connection may take place between the parties without seduction; 2. If seduction was not proved, damages for it should not be given. The Court refused to give these-instructions.

The foundation of this action is the plaintiff’s loss of his daughter’s service, occasioned by the defendant’s carnal intercourse with her,…