McKelvey v. McKelvey

Decided 1903-09-15

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Mr. Chief Justice Beard delivered the opinion of the Court. This is a suit instituted by a minor child, by next friend, against her father and stepmother, seeking to recover damages for cruel and inhuman treatment alleged to have been inflicted upon her by the latter at the instance and with the consent of the father. Upon demurrer the suit was dismissed, and, the case being properly brought to this court, error i…

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