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

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Publication details:
[s.l.] American Print. and binding Co., 1894.
Record id:
73030
Subject:
Breckinridge, William Campbell Preston, -- 1837-1904.
Pollard, Madeline Valeria, -- 1866-.
Breach of promise -- Cases.
Summary:
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.
Note:
Trial in the Supreme court of the District of Columbia.
Variant title:
HeinOnline world trials library collection.
Phys. description:
320 p. illus. ; 21 cm