Krenkle v. Selleck

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Johnston, C. J.:

Henry C. Krenkle brought this action against Arthur Selleck and his wife, Julia Selleck, to recover damages for alienating the affections of his former wife, Eva Krenkle. At the trial plaintiff offered his evidence, and when he had rested the court sustained a demurrer to his evidence and gave judgment for defendants. He appeals from the ruling and judgment.

Did the evidence produced by plaintiff tend to establish a right of action against the defendants for the alienation of the affections of his former wife? is the only question…