Sim v Thomas [2001] JLR 460 (26 July 2001)

Sim v Thomas [2001] JLR 460 (26 July 2001)

The court held that the action for breach of promise of marriage survives in Jersey law and is not contrary to public policy.

Citation
[2001] JLR 460
Parties
Applicant: Sim; Respondent: Thomas
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
26 July 2001
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
claim allowed
Legal Topics
Breach of Promise of Marriage, Public Policy
Family Law Breach of Promise of Marriage Public Policy

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Parties

Sim

Applicant

Thomas

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the action for breach of promise of marriage survives in Jersey law
  2. 2 Whether such an action is contrary to public policy in Jersey

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the action for breach of promise of marriage survives in Jersey law and is not contrary to public policy.

Court Disposition

claim allowed