Alienation of Affections

What is Alienation of Affections?

Convincing a wife to leave her husband, often for another man, causing the husband to lose conjugal relations, was a common law tort. The husband had a right to sue the interloper for damages, but the tort has been abolished in almost all states.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Torts terms:

• Waiver as a Defense
• Loss of Earning Capacity
• Breach of Duty
• Contributory Negligence
• Full Tort Liability Insurance

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