Shattuck v. Myers

This was an action against Shattuck, hy Myers, for the seduction of his daughter.

Trial; verdict and judgment for the plaintiff for 1,500 dollars. .

Several errors are assigned—

First. Upon the ruling of the Court on the motion to change the venue.

It appears by the record, that the defendant was not present at the trial, in person, and that the application for a change, was made and supported by the affidavit of his attorney.

It has been several times decided, that applications in civil actions, for a change of venue, when properly presented, should be granted, and that the granting or…