The next time a married man or woman glances your way, you might think twice before acting on impulse and frolicking between satin sheets. The scorned spouse could sue you. Seven states allow "alienation of affection" suits--which means an "outsider" meddles in a marriage--and if you have money, you can pay dearly for your actions. (Before you ask, Tennessee is not one of them)

This kind of suit stems from the days when a wife was considered property, and an "injured" husband could sue for damages against the offending party. Instead of settling the issue through violence, people had the option of pursuing damages through the courts. Nowadays, revenge is more likely the motive, and these kinds of suits rarely go to trial. It can create huge waves, and no one wants their lives crashed upon such jagged shores