Hanfgarn v. Mark

The action is brought to recover damages for criminal conversation and alienation of the affections of plaintiff’s wife. The complaint is in the usual form and demands $30,000 damages. The defendant moved to dismiss the complaint on the ground that, on its face, the court had no jurisdiction of the subject of the action. The court denied the motion and made the order from which the appeal is taken.

This appeal involves the constitutionality of the recent legislation abolishing actions for alienation of affections, criminal conversation, seduction, and breach of contract to marry. (Laws of…