Legal Opinion

Lee v. Andrews

Michigan Supreme Court

Decided January 31, 1908No. Docket No. 147Published

Error to Van Burén; Des Voignes, J. Case by Judson M. Lee against John Andrews for alienating the affections of plaintiff’s wife. There was judgment for plaintiff, and defendant brings error.

1Opinion of the CourtMoore, J.

This is an action brought to recover damages for alienation of affections. The case was tried before a jury. From a judgment in favor of the plaintiff the defendant appeals. There are many assignments of error. The declaration is an ordinary declaration for alienation of affections, there being no count therein charging adultery or criminal conversation.

The defendant claims that plaintiff was allowed to show in effect that the wife of defendant had made complaint' against defendant and the wife of plaintiff; that a warrant was issued and defendant and the wife of plaintiff were arrested. The…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Merrill v. LeisenringMichigan Supreme Court · 1907
  2. People v. TurneyMichigan Supreme Court · 1900

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