Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

defunct wedding cost claims

My ex fiance & his parents are suing me for damaging incurred from the preparation from our now-cancelled wedding plans. However, all planning are done by my fiance and I have no consent nor knowledge as it is supposedly a surprise for me. My question is: can he file a claim against me? I have no knowledge, consent nor any written form of agreement regarding the cost.


Asked on 4/01/08, 8:32 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Lowell Houghton Law Offices of Hagop Chopurian

Re: defunct wedding cost claims

Of course they can sue you,winning might be a challenge. They might try to argue that it was foreseeable that they would incur some costs. But you could counter that you never agreed to any of this. It would be helpful if you had told people that you intended just to exchange vows at a court house.

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Answered on 4/01/08, 10:19 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: defunct wedding cost claims

Can they file? Of course. Winning requires convincing the court you are legally obligated and liable. That would be difficult to do. If the case is in Small Claims court, go fight it. If it is in Superior court, get an attorney to file appropriate motions. Feel free to contact me if the case is in SoCal courts and you decide you need counsel to help you.

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Answered on 4/01/08, 1:50 pm


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