Q. A courted B and promised to marry her. The wedding was set on February 14, 2011 but at the date set for the celebration. A did not appear at the church. B sued A for damages for breach of promise to marry alleging that all preparations have been made and there were so many people who attended their scheduled wedding. She knew however that A was married but still submitted herself to sexual desires of A. Is A liable? (Solved)
1. A is not liable because mere breach of promise to marry is not an actionable wrong.
2. A is liable because he caused sleepless nights, wounded feelings to B by not appearing at the church.
3. B is not entitled to damages because of mutual lust.
4. B has to bear her own losses.
- c. B is not entitled to damages because of mutual lust.