Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Virginia

breach of contract - marriage

I was engaged, She publicly accepted my proposal and a year later again publicly stated that it was her desire to marry me, 3 months later she broke the engagement, and claims I owe her money she put out to eliminate debts so we would be on stable financial ground, she now says I owe her this money and wants 12% interest. Do I have any ground to sue her for breach of contract. She continues to try to control and manipulate my life. Causing me much stress. Please I need some advice


Asked on 4/30/03, 1:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Daniel Hawes Hawes & Associates

Re: breach of contract - marriage

There must be a written agreement in order to sue someone for breach of a contract where marriage is part of the consideration. Va. Code �11-2(5).

The good news for you is that you're not liable for the payments she made to creditors, either. And the interest charge is totally groundless - that's another one where there has to be a written agreement. Once a gift is made, including cash payments on your behalf to your creditors, that's it, it's yours, smile and say thank you. You never have to give it back.

Sounds to me like the less contact you have with this person, the better. If you insist on talking to her, you'd better hire a lawyer now, 'cause she's gonna sue you first. Get a restraining order if she won't go away, and if you feel your physical safety is threatened, consider asking the police about "stalking". But do it before she sues, or it's going to look like you're just trying to retaliate and no one will take you seriously.

Read more
Answered on 4/30/03, 6:11 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More General Civil Litigation questions and answers in Virginia