Morrison v. Rogers
California Supreme Court
Appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of the City and County of San Francisco. W. R. Dainger. field, Judge. The facts are stated in the opinion of the court.
1Opinion of the CourtHarrison, J.
This action was brought to recover certain moneys, which it is alleged the defendant promised to pay to the plaintiff if she would use her influence in endeavoring to induce a certain person to marry the defendant, and should be instrumental in bringing about such marriage. It is alleged that, in consideration of said promise by the defendant, the plaintiff did endeavor to persuade said person to marry the defendant, and was instrumental in bringing said marriage about, and that the defendant has failed to keep her promise, and has not paid the money agreed by her to be paid.
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