Q: Can I bring a lawsuit in TN if the offending party lives in TN but the act occurred in NC? The law only exists in NC
My wife had an affair with a guy from TN. She lives in NC and the first time they had the affair, it took place in NC. Instead of suing him with alienation of affection or criminal conversation here in NC and domesticating the ruling to TN (provided I win), can I just sue him straight in TN since he is a resident? Thanks.
A: The tort of alienation of affection has been abolished in Tennessee. I am not licensed in NC so I can respond concerning the law of that State, but for sure, you can't sue him in Tennessee.
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