Bailey v. Travis

Judge Latimee

Affirming.

Appellee, Thomas Travis, instituted this action against appellant, William S. Bailey, seeking judgment for alienation of the affection of his wife. By amendment appellee withdrew his allegations pertaining to the alienation of affection and the cause went to trial upon the issue of criminal conversation. The jury returned a verdict of $2500. Bailey appeals insisting: (1) He was entitled to a peremptory instruction; (2) The verdict was clearly the result of passion and prejudice; and (3) The verdict was excessive.

We shall not attempt to reiterate the sordid story…