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Domestic News
September 18, 1820
Alexandria Gazette & Daily Advertiser
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Leesburg, a breach of promise of marriage lawsuit by Miss Elizabeth Richards against Mr. Wm. Hardage Lane resulted in a jury verdict of $16.66 in damages on Thursday last, as reported on Sept. 12.
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Leesburg, Sept. 12.
On Thursday last, at the superior court holden in this town, his honor judge White presiding, came on for trial a case of some interest and much delicacy. This was an action for breach of promise of marriage, wherein Miss Elizabeth Richards, by her guardian and next friend Mr. George Richards, was plaintiff, and Mr. Wm. Hardage Lane defendant. The damages were laid at 10,000 dollars. The case was opened by R. H. Henderson, esq. and the defendant was heard in reply by his attorney Alfred H. Powell; after which the evidence was examined, and the case submitted to the jury without an argument. [It appeared in evidence that Miss R. was averse to bringing the present suit, and that her affections had never been placed upon the defendant.]
The jury retired for a short time, and returned with a verdict of 16 dols. 66 cents damages; being under the impression that this amount was necessary in order to carry the costs.
For the plaintiff, Messrs. Richard H. Henderson, Lewis P. W. Balch, and Robert I. Taylor.
For the defendant, Messrs. Richard H. Lee, Wm. Chilton, Thomas Swann, Alfred H. Powell, and S. Blincoe.
On Thursday last, at the superior court holden in this town, his honor judge White presiding, came on for trial a case of some interest and much delicacy. This was an action for breach of promise of marriage, wherein Miss Elizabeth Richards, by her guardian and next friend Mr. George Richards, was plaintiff, and Mr. Wm. Hardage Lane defendant. The damages were laid at 10,000 dollars. The case was opened by R. H. Henderson, esq. and the defendant was heard in reply by his attorney Alfred H. Powell; after which the evidence was examined, and the case submitted to the jury without an argument. [It appeared in evidence that Miss R. was averse to bringing the present suit, and that her affections had never been placed upon the defendant.]
The jury retired for a short time, and returned with a verdict of 16 dols. 66 cents damages; being under the impression that this amount was necessary in order to carry the costs.
For the plaintiff, Messrs. Richard H. Henderson, Lewis P. W. Balch, and Robert I. Taylor.
For the defendant, Messrs. Richard H. Lee, Wm. Chilton, Thomas Swann, Alfred H. Powell, and S. Blincoe.
What sub-type of article is it?
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Breach Of Promise
Marriage Lawsuit
Leesburg Court
Jury Verdict
Damages Award
What entities or persons were involved?
Miss Elizabeth Richards
Mr. George Richards
Mr. Wm. Hardage Lane
Judge White
R. H. Henderson
Alfred H. Powell
Richard H. Henderson
Lewis P. W. Balch
Robert I. Taylor
Richard H. Lee
Wm. Chilton
Thomas Swann
S. Blincoe
Where did it happen?
Leesburg
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Leesburg
Event Date
Thursday Last
Key Persons
Miss Elizabeth Richards
Mr. George Richards
Mr. Wm. Hardage Lane
Judge White
R. H. Henderson
Alfred H. Powell
Richard H. Henderson
Lewis P. W. Balch
Robert I. Taylor
Richard H. Lee
Wm. Chilton
Thomas Swann
S. Blincoe
Outcome
verdict of 16 dols. 66 cents damages
Event Details
Action for breach of promise of marriage tried at superior court; plaintiff averse to suit and affections not on defendant; damages laid at 10,000 dollars; case opened by R. H. Henderson, reply by Alfred H. Powell; evidence examined, submitted without argument; jury verdict to cover costs.