Hyatt v. . McCoy

The plaintiff brought suit to recover damages for the seduction of his wife and the alienation of her affections. The jury returned the following verdict:

1. Did the defendant, W.L. McCoy, alienate the affections of plaintiff's wife, as alleged in the complaint? Answer: Yes.

2. Did the defendant, W.L. McCoy, have immoral relations with the plaintiff's wife, as alleged in the complaint? Answer: Yes.

3. What amount of actual damages, if any, is the plaintiff entitled to recover? Answer: $10,000.

4. What amount of punitive damages, if any, is the plaintiff entitled to recover? Answer: $2,000.

Judgment…