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Burnett v. Cobb

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided May 21, 1924No. 2337PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtBoyce, J.

Mrs. Mattie Cobb brought this suit against T. L. Burnett, to recover damages for the alienation of the affections of her husband, J. J. Cobb, resulting in their separation and divorce. It was alleged that Lucile Burnett, wife of T. L. Burnett, by blandishment and solicitation of intimate and improper association with J. J. Cobb, caused him to lose his affections for the plaintiff and to transfer them to herself. It was also alleged that T. L. Burnett aided and encouraged Lucile Burnett in her wrong. A trial resulted in judgment for the plaintiff.

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2Cases cited24 opinions

  1. Nolin v. PearsonMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1906
  2. Whitney Hardware Co. v. McMahanTexas Supreme Court · 1921
  3. Nickerson v. NickersonTexas Supreme Court · 1886
  4. Zeliff v. JenningsTexas Supreme Court · 1884
  5. Martin v. RobsonIllinois Supreme Court · 1872

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3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Norris v. StonehamCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1932
  2. Lisle v. LynchCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1958
  3. Lawrence v. HardyCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1978
  4. Smith v. WomackCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1925
  5. McQuarters v. DucoteCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1950

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