In most states you can not sue for breach of promise to marry. In the states that breach of promise to marry is covered under tort law and breach of contract, you can sue for financial damages.
Mr. Kluss' answer is completely correct, but let me add this. There do exist verbal contracts in other contexts (as well as, of course, written ones). One of the main differences, is that they are harder to prove because the parties may testify to differing terms of them. But like a written contract, a verbal one can only exist if there is an offer, an acceptance that mirrors the offer, and consideration. Consideration is something of value that binds the parties. Consideration can even consist of a party's agreement to refrain from doing something he/she/it had a right to do, or doing something that they did not have to do.
Breach of promise generally refers to a promise to marry. (Promises in writing are usually covered by contract law.) A promise to marry can be evidenced by wedding preparations made with the implied consent and cooperation of both parties. People do indeed sue for breach of promise if they suffered damages by relying on a promise of marriage. For example, a groom may back out at the last minute after the bride or her family has spent thousands on wedding expenses or in some cases one party quit their job and relocated to the other's place of residence in anticipation of marriage. It depends on the circumstances. Anyone in that position should consult with an attorney.
Breach of promise generally refers to a promise to marry. (Promises in writing are usually covered by contract law.) A promise to marry can be evidenced by wedding preparations made with the implied consent and cooperation of both parties. People do indeed sue for breach of promise if they suffered damages by relying on a promise of marriage. For example, a groom may back out at the last minute after the bride or her family has spent thousands on wedding expenses or in some cases one party quit their job and relocated to the other's place of residence in anticipation of marriage. It depends on the circumstances. Anyone in that position should consult with an attorney.
Breach of promise generally refers to a promise to marry. (Promises in writing are usually covered by contract law.) A promise to marry can be evidenced by wedding preparations made with the implied consent and cooperation of both parties. People do indeed sue for breach of promise if they suffered damages by relying on a promise of marriage. For example, a groom may back out at the last minute after the bride or her family has spent thousands on wedding expenses or in some cases one party quit their job and relocated to the other's place of residence in anticipation of marriage. It depends on the circumstances. Anyone in that position should consult with an attorney.
Breach of promise generally refers to a promise to marry. (Promises in writing are usually covered by contract law.) A promise to marry can be evidenced by wedding preparations made with the implied consent and cooperation of both parties. People do indeed sue for breach of promise if they suffered damages by relying on a promise of marriage. For example, a groom may back out at the last minute after the bride or her family has spent thousands on wedding expenses or in some cases one party quit their job and relocated to the other's place of residence in anticipation of marriage. It depends on the circumstances. Anyone in that position should consult with an attorney.
Mr. Kluss' answer is completely correct, but let me add this. There do exist verbal contracts in other contexts (as well as, of course, written ones). One of the main differences, is that they are harder to prove because the parties may testify to differing terms of them. But like a written contract, a verbal one can only exist if there is an offer, an acceptance that mirrors the offer, and consideration. Consideration is something of value that binds the parties. Consideration can even consist of a party's agreement to refrain from doing something he/she/it had a right to do, or doing something that they did not have to do.
Breach of promise generally refers to a promise to marry. (Promises in writing are usually covered by contract law.) A promise to marry can be evidenced by wedding preparations made with the implied consent and cooperation of both parties. People do indeed sue for breach of promise if they suffered damages by relying on a promise of marriage. For example, a groom may back out at the last minute after the bride or her family has spent thousands on wedding expenses or in some cases one party quit their job and relocated to the other's place of residence in anticipation of marriage. It depends on the circumstances. Anyone in that position should consult with an attorney.
Yes. What about the husband that doesn't live with his wife after they marry? Can he be sued for breach of contract? He rather live with his mother.
In England and Wales 'breach of promise' was abolished by the Matrimonial Causes act 1971.
No. Only intended beneficiaries and contract parties can sue for breach of contract.
Not if the promise was not written up in a legal document.
You should talk to an attorney to find out if that's still even a thing where you live ... in many places it is not. Breach of promise is a largely outdated legal concept. It's generally considered that women are actually people nowadays, believe it or not, so they're not entirely helpless and dependent upon a man, and the "promise" in question has no actual monetary value. Depending on the circumstances you might be able to sue to recover actual expenditures you incurred as a result of the wedding planning though. This is why you should talk to an attorney: breach of promise may be mostly dead, but breach of contract is alive and well, and a promise to marry is a verbal contract.
Breach of Promise - film - was created in 1942.
No, there is no consideration for this promise as you are giving nothing in exchange for this promise (in your hypothetical). If you reasonably relied on the promise to your detriment, you may have a promissory estoppel argument to enforce the promise.This is America. You can sue anybody for anything. Really, really. I doubt you'd get anything though.
Breach of promises?
You may sue for breach of this promise only if the failure to make the delivery on time is a material breach of the contract and if you suffered monetary damages as a result of the breach. The promise to deliver at a specific time is not automatically a material provision of the contract per se although it can be made so within the contract itself. Never the less, even if it is a material provision and if it has been breached, you may not sue if you have suffered no monetary damages as a result of the failure to make an on time delivery.
Breach of promise applies when a promise is not kept. Legally documents are needed to prove a breach of contract. In a relationship, it depends on the people involved if they would consider such acts as breaching a promise.
You can sue the state of Indiana for breach of privacy depending on the circumstances of the breach. For example, if you had a contract with a specific state agency that guaranteed you privacy and this contract was broken, then you could sue for breach of privacy.
The cast of His Breach of Promise - 1920 includes: Vera Steadman Bobby Vernon
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