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Alienation Of Affection And Defamation: Similar Interests - Dissimilar Treatment, Richard G. Zeiger
Alienation Of Affection And Defamation: Similar Interests - Dissimilar Treatment, Richard G. Zeiger
Cleveland State Law Review
This Note will discuss the historical development of the actions of alienation of affection and defamation of character in an effort to determine why they have been accorded dissimilar treatment, and whether such treatment is justified. Consideration will be given to the individual and societal interests which each action serves. The effect of changing social policies on these actions throughout history will be examined. Finally, suggestions will be made concerning the future treatment of the alienation of affection action.
Wife's Action For Loss Of Consortium, Keith E. Spero
Wife's Action For Loss Of Consortium, Keith E. Spero
Cleveland State Law Review
Legal writers have long maintained that a wife should be allowed to bring an action for loss of consortium, even though the injury to her husband was due to the negligence-as opposed to the intentional misconduct-of the defendant. Most courts have traditionally held, however, that a wife has no such cause of action, advancing such reasons as a fear that the injury to the wife is too remote or indirect, that to allow the action would result in a double recovery to husband and wife for the same injury, and that since a wife has no legal right to her …