McAllen v. Hodge
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Action in the district court for Pine county to recover from defendants $30,000 for alienation of the affections of Peter W. McAllen, former husband of plaintiff; Thereupon McAllen intervened setting up the contract mentioned in the opinion and praying that plaintiff be enjoined from proceeding further with the action.
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Action in the district court for Pine county to recover from defendants $30,000 for alienation of the affections of Peter W. McAllen, former husband of plaintiff; Thereupon McAllen intervened setting up the contract mentioned in the opinion and praying that plaintiff be enjoined from proceeding further with the action. From separate orders, Williston, J., granting the injunction as prayed, and striking out portions of plaintiff’s answer to intervenor’s complaint, plaintiff appealed.
1Opinion of the CourtLewis, J.
Plaintiff and intervenor, Peter W. McAllen, were formerly husband and wife, and prior to the commencement of this action had been duly divorced. This action was brought by plaintiff against defendants I-Iodge to recover damages for the alienation of her husband’s affections. Mr. McAllen intervened, setting up a contract whereby, in consideration of $10,000 paid and to be paid, plaintiff released and discharged all claims and causes of action which she had or claimed to have against any and all persons for the alienation of her husband’s affections, and agreed not to bring or cause to be…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Adams v. AdamsSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1878
- McAllen v. HodgeSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1904
3Cited by4 opinions
- Warren v. WarrenSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1912
- Vanderburgh v. VanderburghSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1922
- McAllen v. McAllenSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1906
- Linse v. LinseSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1906