Anderson v Benjamin [1985] JLR 86 (01 August 1985)
The court held that the action for breach of promise of marriage survives in Jersey and is not abolished or contrary to public policy.
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- Citation
- [1985] JLR 86
- Parties
- Plaintiff: Anderson; Defendant: Benjamin
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 01 August 1985
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Judgment
- Outcome
- action survives
- Legal Topics
- Breach of Promise of Marriage, Survival of Action
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Parties
Anderson
Plaintiff
Benjamin
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the action for breach of promise of marriage survives in Jersey law
- 2 Whether such an action is abolished or contrary to public policy in Jersey
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that the action for breach of promise of marriage survives in Jersey and is not abolished or contrary to public policy.
Court Disposition
action survives
Full Case Text
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