breach of promise

[rustie]

if an engagement / relationship has broken down, what standing does 'breach of promise' have? Is there any standing for an ex-fiance in the eyes of the law?

[Quizmonster]

Click target=_blank>http://www.lawteacher.net/Family/Family02.htm"> here and a link will take you to an appropriate website. Once there, scroll down to the heading 'Engagement'. There you will see that, according to an Act of 1970, an agreement to marry is not an enforceable contract. There is, therefore, no such concept as 'breach of promise' any longer.

[Quizmonster]

Forgive my first reply. I offered it, assuming the page was html enabled...it obviously isn't! So, just click http://www.lawteacher.net/Family/Family02.htm and do what the earlier answer suggested. Cheers.

[incitatus]

True enough, you can no longer sue for breach of promidse. But it may be possible to recoup some goods if they were jointly bought. See a lawyer for details.