Allen v. Besecker

This action was brought to recover damages for the alleged debauching of the plaintiff’s wife and the alienation of her affections and alleges that thereby the plaintiff has suffered great distress in body and mind. The answer consists, first, of a general denial. It then proceeds to set up as a partial and separate defense various alleged offenses on the part of the plaintiff. Among other things, it alleges the commission on his part of various acts of adultery; that the plaintiff 'had no love or affection for his wife and threatened her with personal violence and other brutality, and…