You can sue your ex for breach of promise to marry — Lawyer informs Nigerians

A lawyer informed Nigerians that they can sue their ex for breach of promise to marry.

She said breach of promise to marry refers to a situation where one party fails to fulfill their promise or agreement to marry another, causing emotional distr£ss and potential financial loss.

In Nigeria, this area of law is governed by statutory provisions and recent judicial precedents.

To establish a breach of promise to marry, it is crucial to demonstrate the existence of a promise and reasonable reliance leading to loss or detriment.

Individuals involved in such cases should seek legal advice and present compelling evidence in line with the Nigerian statutory authority and recent judicial precedents.

In the case of Egbe v. Adefarasin (1987) NWLR (Pt. 133) 594, the Nigerian Supreme Court held that breach of promise to marry is actionable. The court emphasized that where there is a clear and unambiguous promise to marry, the aggrieved party is entitled to seek damages for the breach.

The court highlighted the importance of proving the existence of a promise and reasonable reliance leading to a loss.