Pierce v. Crisp

Opinion op the Court by

Stanley, Commissioner—

Reversing.

The petition of the appellant, Ernest Pierce, sought damages of the appellee, George Crisp, for the alienation of his wife’s affections. Amendments added a cause of action for criminal conversation. No motion, to elect was made. The answer was a denial, except an admission of adultery with the plaintiff’s wife and an. allegation that he had connived at and consented thereto. The defendant further pleaded that the plaintiff' and his wife had been living separate and apart because-of his cruel treatment; that she had been engaged…