People v. Gould,70 Mich. 240, 38 N.W. 232 (1888)

Nature of the Case

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Facts

Gould (D) falsely promised to marry his girlfriend in order to have sexual intercourse with her. They did, and then D left town. D was charged with seduction and debauchery. During the trial, D and his girlfriend got married. The charges were dropped, and D caught the next train out of town. The charges were reinstated.