Stratton v. Dole

This was an action by the defendant in error, in the district court for Lancaster county, for the breach by the plaintiff in error (defendant below) of an alleged promise of marriage. It is also alleged as a part of the cause of action in the court below that the defendant therein, under promise of marriage, seduced and debauched the plaintiff, to her damage, etc. The answer, while denying the alleged seduction, admits a promise of marriage conditioned that the plaintiff should prove upon inquiry to be a woman of good character and reputation. It is further alleged that the defendant,…