Keplinger v. Sherrick
Ohio Supreme Court
Case, by the plaintiff, for the seduction of his daughter. On the ■examination of the daughter as a witness, she was asked if the defendant prevailed over her by promise of marriage. This was objected to, but admitted by the court reserving the point. Another witness was called and asked by the plaintiff, as to the standing of the plaintiff’s family. This was objected to.
1Opinion of the CourtLane, J.
The object of this suit is to recover, amongst other things, for the disgrace and dishonor brought upon the plaintiff by the defendant’s conduct with the daughter. If the plaintiff’s character is so low, that conduct of this kind would not affect it, the ■damages would be lessened. Would they not be enhanced, if the ■character prove to be good ? The evidence is admitted.
Verdict for the plaintiff for five hundred and eighty-five dollars damages.
LANE, J. The defendant will take nothing by his motion. He inquired, on cross-examination, about the daughter’s familiarity with him, as affecting the…
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