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§ 3-102. Action for breach of promise to marry

West's Annotated Code of MarylandFamily Law

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Family Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 3. Breach of Promise to Marry and Alienation of Affections (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Family Law, § 3-102
§ 3-102. Action for breach of promise to marry
Currentness
In general
(a) Unless the individual is pregnant, an individual:
(1) has no cause of action for breach of promise to marry; and
(2) may not bring an action for breach of promise to marry regardless of where the cause of action arose.
Corroboration required
(b) In an action for damages for breach of promise to marry, a judgment for the plaintiff may not be entered on the uncorroborated testimony of the plaintiff.

Credits

Added by Acts 1984, c. 296, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1984.
MD Code, Family Law, § 3-102, MD FAMILY § 3-102
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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