State Ex Rel. Spears v. Hughes

Certiorari to the judges of the St. Louis Court of Appeals, bringing up the record in the case of Spears, appellant, v. De Clue, respondent, reported in 133 S. W. (2d) 1044, wherein that court affirmed the action of the trial court in sustaining defendant’s motion for a new trial.

The essential facts as found by respondents are as follows:

“This is an action whereby plaintiff seeks to recover damages from defendant.for a breach of promise to marry, aggravated by seduction. The cause was instituted in the circuit court of Jefferson County, Missouri, but went on change of venue to the circuit…