TCA 36-3-401
Proof of contract
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What does this charge mean?
In a lawsuit where someone claims another person broke a promise to marry them, the person suing cannot win money unless they have written proof signed by the person being sued OR they can produce at least two witnesses who have no personal interest in the case and can testify the promise was made.
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In all actions for damages for the breach of promise or contract of marriage that may hereafter be tried in the courts of this state, unless there is written evidence of such contract, signed by the party against whom the action is brought, the alleged contract must be proved by at least two (2) disinterested witnesses before any recovery may be allowed.
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TCA Section36-3-401