Cleavenger v. Castle

Plaintiff brought this action to recover damages for an alleged breach of contract of marriage. She had verdict for $450,000. Defendant moved for a new trial, on the ground, among others, that the damages awarded were excessive. The trial court entered the following order:

“The motion of the defendant, John H. Castle, for a new trial having come on to be heard, and the same having been argued by the attorneys for the respective parties, it is considered and ordered by the court now here that unless on or before February 19, 1930, the said plaintiff shall accept as a judgment against the said…