Glasscock v. Shell

Opinion by This is a case of first impression in this court, and we have endeavored to give it full consideration, in the light of the arguments and briefs of the learned counsel.

It is an action for breach of promise of marriage, brought by appellee, John Shell, as next friend, and for the use of Virginia C. Shell, a minor, against appellant, Andrew J. Glasscock. The petition, after setting forth the contract of marriage, alleges a simple breach, without any circumstances of aggravation whatever, and contains a general allegation of damages in the gross sum of $10,000. Ho special damages are…