Alienation Of Affection (Noun)
Meaning
A tort based on willful and malicious interference with the marriage relation by a third party without justification or excuse.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The ex-wife filed a lawsuit for alienation of affection against her former husband's mistress, claiming she intentionally destroyed their marriage.
- He was found liable for alienation of affection after the court determined he had engaged in a prolonged affair with his friend's wife.
- In some jurisdictions, the tort of alienation of affection is still recognized, allowing spouses to sue third parties who interfere with their marriage.
- The defendant was accused of alienation of affection for allegedly manipulating the plaintiff's spouse into leaving the marriage.
- A claim of alienation of affection was brought against the defendant, who had been having an affair with the plaintiff's spouse for several years.