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Woman Ordered to Pay $12,000 for Affair with Married Man After Intimate Texts Revealed

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Taiwanese court has ordered a woman to pay 400,000 New Taiwan dollars (approx. $12,000 USD) in damages for having an extramarital affair with a married man.
  • The affair was evidenced by intimate text messages, including the woman referring to the man as 'husband' and discussing sexual encounters.
  • The woman appealed the ruling, but the higher court upheld the decision, confirming the affair and the damages awarded.

A woman in Taiwan has been ordered to pay 400,000 New Taiwan dollars (approximately $12,000 USD) in damages for engaging in an extramarital affair with a married man, a ruling that has been finalized by the Taiwan High Court.

Husband good morning, slept well after being screwed by husband last night.

— Lin (hotel hostess)An intimate text message to her married lover, used as evidence of the affair.

The affair involved a man surnamed Wen from Miaoli County and a woman surnamed Lin, who worked at a hotel. The man's wife discovered the affair after realizing her husband had transferred over 560,000 New Taiwan dollars to Lin and was providing her with a monthly allowance of 50,000 New Taiwan dollars, effectively treating him as an ATM. She initially considered overlooking the matter for the sake of the family but ultimately filed a lawsuit for invasion of marital rights, seeking 1 million New Taiwan dollars.

So tomorrow I can screw my husband.

— Lin (hotel hostess)Another intimate text message presented as evidence in the court case.

During the initial trial, Lin denied the affair, claiming she worked at a general restaurant and that the money transferred was for dining expenses. She also asserted that her intimate conversations with Wen were merely playful banter between friends. However, the court found evidence in text messages where Lin referred to Wen as 'husband' and discussed sexual encounters, such as 'Husband good morning, slept well after being screwed by husband last night.' These messages, along with others suggesting she worked as a hostess, indicated a relationship beyond platonic friendship and confirmed sexual activity.

You like accompanying those men so much, then forget it, don't keep in touch anymore.

— Wen (married man)A message to Lin, indicating knowledge of her work and potential infidelity.

The court concluded that Lin's actions constituted an infringement on marital rights, particularly given her knowledge of Wen's marital status. The Miaoli District Court initially awarded 400,000 New Taiwan dollars in damages. Lin appealed this decision, arguing that her relationship with Wen did not cross boundaries and that she worked in a restaurant. The Taiwan High Court, however, dismissed her appeal, affirming the lower court's findings and finalizing the judgment.

As soon as the money is taken, it's like this... starting next month, I won't give you any more money.

— Wen (married man)A message to Lin, suggesting a transactional aspect to their relationship.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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