Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
My ex-fiance broke off our engagement one month before the wedding. The wedding was already fully paid for and he did not put out a penny for it. Can I sue him for half the cost of the wedding?
Asked on 7/28/09, 4:22 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher
Wagshal and Sher
MD does not recognize suits based upon a breach of an agreement to marry. However, if he expressly agreed to pick up some of the cost of the wedding and you incurred the costs in reliance on his promise to pay you back, you could pursue a claim on that basis. I would think that some of your advanced payments, such as for a caterer, would be refundable if you were able to cancel a month before the wedding.
Answered on 8/03/09, 10:06 am