When can you sue for breach of promise?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

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.

Answer 5

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.