HARRIS, Justice.
We have become convinced that there is inherent and fatal contradiction in the term "alienation of affections." The alienation belies the affection. Suits for alienation are useless as a means of preserving a family. They demean the parties and the courts. We abolish such a right of recovery and, hence, reverse and set aside the trial court's judgment.
It is scarcely necessary to relate the facts. As is typical, there was ample defense evidence...
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