Sebastian v. Kluttz

The first question discussed by defendant in her brief concerns the assignment of error relating to the failure of the court to allow her motion for nonsuit at the close of all the evidence in the cause of action alleging alienation of affections.

These actions alleging alienation of affections and criminal conversation are actions in tort. Hardison v. Gregory, 242 N.C. 324, 88 S.E. 2d 96 (1955).

One who, without privilege to do so, purposely alienates a husband’s affections from his wife, or who has sexual intercourse with him, is liable for the harm thereby caused to her legally protected…