Jilted bride sues ex-groom

Walter Olson — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 14:50:31 +0000

Should the damages be confined to the unrecoverable costs of the planned wedding, or extend beyond that? [Today Show]

Tags: breach of promise to marry, damages, emotional distress

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$150,000 heartbalm award in Georgia

Ted Frank — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:54:56 +0000

Wayne Gibbs and RoseMary Shell were engaged to be married. Gibbs gave Shell an expensive engagement ring, and $30,000 to pay off her debts, but discovered that her financial situation was considerably more precarious, and broke off the engagement. (Shell also alleges that Gibbs was cheating on her.) Shell sued, and a jury awarded $150,000. (“Hall Co. jury awards jilted bride $150,000″, WDUN, Jul. 23; ABC News, Jul. 23).

Of course, if the two married, and Gibbs filed for a no-fault divorce a couple of days later, Shell would have no cause of action. One of many reasons that breach of promise to marry suits are especially absurd in twenty-first century America.

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$150,000 heartbalm award in Georgia