The celebrated trial, Madeline Pollard vs. Breckinridge, the most noted breach of promise suit in the history of court records.


Autoria(s): Pollard, Madeline Valeria, 1866- plaintiff.; Breckinridge, William C. P. (William Campbell Preston), 1837-1904, defendant.; District of Columbia. Supreme Court.
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27/09/1894

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Trial of William Campbell Preston who was being sued by Miss Madeline Pollard for $50,000 in a breach of promise suit. Accused of promising to marry Miss Pollard and fathering a child and then failing to fulfill his promise. He was found guilty.

Trial in the Supreme court of the District of Columbia.

Trial of William Campbell Preston who was being sued by Miss Madeline Pollard for $50,000 in a breach of promise suit. Accused of promising to marry Miss Pollard and fathering a child and then failing to fulfill his promise. He was found guilty.

Mode of access: Internet.

OSU Moritz Law Library's copy 1 gift of Lawrence H. Stotter.

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http://hdl.handle.net/2027/osu.32437122578178

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eng

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Palavras-Chave #Breach of promise #Trials (Breach of promise)
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