from The Republican (Danville, Indiana)—issue of Thursday, December 30, 1897—page 8, column 2:
[Suits Filed]
James T. Galbreath vs. Elizabeth Irvin. Suit for $5,000 damages for alleged alienation of affection. The complaint sets forth that the plaintiff and Susie Irvin were married in 1896; that Elizabeth Irvin, mother of his wife, commenced to turn his wife's affections until she sued for divorce which was granted at the November term.
from The Republican (Danville, Indiana)—issue of Thursday, December 1, 1898—page 1, column 6:
Galbreath vs. Irwin [sic]
This case occupied the first of the week and attracted much attention and caused considerable amusement to jury, court and spectators. Perhaps more law was cited and more exceptions taken than in any other trial of no greater length. James Galbreath is the divorced husband of Susie Irwin who is the daughter of Sarah Irwin, the defendant. James and Susie were married two years ago and love's dream lasted less than a month when they separated. A divorce followed and then Galbreath sued his mother-in-law for $5,000 damages alleging that she alienated his wife's affections. The jury was out a short time and found for the defendant.