TCA 36-3-402
Plaintiff’s testimony – Corroboration required
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What does this charge mean?
In a breach-of-promise-to-marry lawsuit, the judge or jury cannot base their decision solely on the testimony of the person claiming the promise was made, and simply showing that the two people spent time together is not enough to prove a marriage promise actually existed.
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In any suit for damages for breach of promise or contract of marriage that may hereafter be tried in the courts of this state, the unsupported testimony of the plaintiff shall not be sufficient to prove such contract, and proof of the association of the parties shall not be sufficient corroboration.
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TCA Section36-3-402