Legal Opinion

Ikuta v. Ikuta

California Court of Appeal

Decided May 26, 1950No. Civ. 17318PublishedCited by 29 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtShinn, P. J.

The sole question presented by this appeal is the constitutionality of section 43.5 of the Civil Code which provides: “No cause of action arises for: (a) Alienation of affection, (b) Criminal conversation, (c) Seduction of person over the age of legal consent, (d) Breach of promise of marriage. ’ ’

Appellant’s complaint alleged six causes of action. The first, fourth, fifth and sixth counts were for divorce and other relief on the ground of extreme crulty. Respondent Takata was named as a defendant only in respect of the second and third counts. The second alleged acts of adultery by…

2Cases cited26 opinions

  1. Maynard v. HillSupreme Court of the United States · 1888
  2. Werner v. Southern California Associated NewpapersCalifornia Supreme Court · 1950
  3. Fearon v. TreanorNew York Court of Appeals · 1936
  4. In Re the Guardianship of CoburnCalifornia Supreme Court · 1913
  5. Heron v. RileyCalifornia Supreme Court · 1930

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3Cited by29 opinions

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  5. In Re Marriage of WaltonCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1972

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