Broken Engagements: Breach of Promise of Marriage

by David Bennett on April 30, 2009

A Short History of the Consequences of Breaking Off An Engagement in England

The idea of being sued in court for changing your mind after promising to marry someone may seem quaint today.

So it may come as a surprise to learn how recently the right to sue was taken off the statute books. [ read more... ]

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Colin Dewhirst May 26, 2009 at 6:25 pm

Very interesting article. I had no idea that suing for breach of promise ended so recently.

I have bookmarked your blog for more interesting articles.

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