Kleber v. Allin

Action to recover for alienation of husband’s affections. A verdict of $4,750 was returned in favor of plaintiff, which the trial court reduced to $3,500. From an order denying defendant’s alternative motion for judgment or a new trial, this appeal was taken.

The appellant contends that there was not sufficient evidence in the case to justify a verdict in favor of respondent, and that the court erred in its instructions to the jury. The rule is well settled in this state that either the husband or wife may maintain an action for the alienation of the affections of the other, where it appears…