Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Connecticut

Fraud/scam

If a woman promises to marry me and I pay her debts off then I am dumped what legal avenues do I have?


Asked on 1/16/09, 2:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Linda Subbloie Linda A. Subbloie, Esq.

Re: Fraud/scam

The answer is not a simple one.

Connecticut abolished actions for "alienation of affections" and "breach of promises to marry." However, the "heart balm act" has some exceptions depending on the particular facts of the case.

It does not preclude actions for restitution for money transferred in reliance on various false or fraudulent representations, EXCEPT for promises to marry. This is what makes the answer a difficult one.

You should seek out legal counsel to discuss the particular facts of your case.

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Answered on 1/16/09, 4:37 pm


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