“Breach of Promise to Marry” in Nigeria refers to a situation where one party, either the man or the woman, fails to honor their promise to marry the other. This is recognized under Nigerian law and the aggrieved party has the right to sue for damages.
Two elements are necessary to constitute a breach of promise to marry:
There must be a promise to marry that is provable to the satisfaction of the court.
One party to the agreement must have failed or refused to honor the obligation.
However, it’s important to note that a mere romantic relationship without a clear promise to marry is not enough for a court to find a breach of promise to marry.
There must be a promise to marry that is provable to the satisfaction of the court.
One party to the agreement must have failed or refused to honor the obligation.
However, it’s important to note that a mere romantic relationship without a clear promise to marry is not enough for a court to find a breach of promise to marry.
The promise must be clear and definite, and there must be evidence of the intention to enter into a marriage.
The damages awarded in such cases are usually compensatory, meant to put the aggrieved party in the position they would have been if the promise had been fulfilled. However, the specifics can vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
It’s always advisable to consult with a legal professional for advice specific to a particular situation.
from the Nigerianlawyer
Too draining abeg, just move on unless otherwise you need to retrieve money scammed from you.
ReplyDeletePls sue them for the sake of the rest of humanity
Delete9ja mentality of "move on", "move on" as if move on is sold in a supermarket
DeleteRewards are compensatory meant to put the aggrieved person in the position they may have been.... Like pregnancy and children too.. Abi
ReplyDeleteNice one
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ReplyDeletein this our lawless country?
ReplyDeleteEnforceability of breach of promise to marry is almost impossible. In fact, this is one of the remnants of our British colonization, and should be totally expunged from our laws.
ReplyDeleteIf parties are free to divorce during a marriage, why on earth will they not be allowed to call off a relationship? The court cannot force a willing person on an unwilling partner.
Issues of emotional and sexual incompatibility, differing lifestyles, domestic violence, dishonesty, fraud will always abound in relationships. It is therefore impossible to make an order for compensation over a justifiable reason.
Also, what may be a deal breaker for Mr. A may not be for Mr. B. The court cannot project its own personal reasons on a party.
It’s very enforceable and should be brought back
DeleteI know of someone that was in a serious relationship with a guy and pumped in over a million naira into his building construction project, thinking she was building her future home. He also got her pregnant and wore asoebi with her siblings during her mother's burial.
DeleteWhen she chop breakfast, she nearly ran mad. I remember she went to welfare then, about 15 years ago to file case. She definitely deserves compensation for her investment, as well as, regular child support. I felt sorry for her sha, this type of person has enough evidence to sue.
Oh wow, abeg o, e better to keep moving
ReplyDeleteIf they proposed to you in bed after gbenshing...no evidence...don't even bother pursuing this route
ReplyDeleteTalatu
If you are single lady and you read the above. If what you read makes you happy then don't be too happy.. go back and read the below in the statement above.
ReplyDelete"The promise must be clear and definite, and there must be evidence of the intention to enter into a marriage. "
Some people give clear and definite
DeleteAnon 15:40, it is not easy to enforce this in court. Even if a man promised a lady marriage and posted pictures, he has he right to change his mind.
DeleteIn fact there has been only one reported case where the court ruled on this and it was in the 1970s
Ok ooooo
ReplyDeleteOk
ReplyDeleteBest option is to moveeeeee on
ReplyDeleteHmmmmmmmn.
ReplyDeletewhich one be breach of 'promise to marry'?
ReplyDeletemarriage no be by force...
move on with your life!
if your ae not married ...you are not married..
every one has the right to change his mind is one thinks this will not work..
the promise to marry must have been furnished with some form of consideration.
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