Halvorson v. Connors
| Decision Date | 16 November 1948 |
| Citation | 34 N.W.2d 778,253 Wis. 629 |
| Parties | HALVORSON v. CONNORS. |
| Court | Wisconsin Supreme Court |
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Appeal from an order of the Circuit Court for Polk County; Carl H. Daley, Judge.
Affirmed.
Action begun July 30, 1947 by Clara H. Halvorson against Pete Connors to recover damages for breach of a promise to marry. The action was tried to the court and a jury and a special verdict rendered. Upon motions after verdict the trial court on December 10, 1947 set aside the verdict and granted a new trial. Plaintiff appeals. Doar & Knowles, of New Richmond, for appellant.
E. Nelton, of Balsam Lake, for respondent.
The members of the court are equally divided upon this appeal. Mr. Justice Wickhem, Mr. Justice Hughes, and Mr. Justice Martin are of the opinion that a new trial should be granted. Mr. Chief Justice Rosenberry, Mr. Justice Fritz, and the writer are of the opinion that the order should be reversed and judgment entered for plaintiff.
Under the rule the order appealed from is affirmed.
Order affirmed.
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