GROSS v. LIPTON

35599.

92 Ga. App. 38 (1955)

87 S.E.2d 438

GROSS et al. v. LIPTON.

Court of Appeals of Georgia.

Decided May 5, 1955.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

B. Hugh Burgess, James M. Roberts, Cohen, Roberts & Kohler, for plaintiffs in error.

W. George Thomas, Bruce B. Edwards, contra.


NICHOLS, J.

1. In Georgia the gist of an action for alienation of affections is the loss of consortium, which is a property right growing out of the marriage relationship, and includes the exclusive right to the services of the spouse, and to the society, companionship, and conjugal affection of each other. Hobbs v. Holliman, 74 Ga.App. 735, 739 (41 S.E.2d 332).

2. The plaintiff brought an action for damages against the parents of his former...

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