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The Missouri Supreme Court struck down the state’s “alienation of affection” law, saying “stealing” a married person’s love is an antiquated legal doctrine.
The court, in a 5-2 decision Tuesday, agreed with a woman accused of marital infidelity that alienation of affection has no place in a modern legal system. The justices struck down the law and overturned a $75,000 judgment against her.
Sivi Noellsch was sued by Katherine Helsel for allegedly having an affair with Helsel’s husband, David, who eventually filed for divorce and has since married Noellsch.
Alienation of affection is cause for legal action in only eight states, including Illinois.
