| 单词 | breach of promise |
| 例句 | “He had a breach of promise with a hairdresser, a widow, who came to Ann Arbor from St. Louis, Mich.” The Devil in the White City 2003-02-11T00:00:00Z Then stuff happened, including the birth of two children, and a breach of promise suit that made headlines in 1893. A Predatory Congressman, His Jilted Lover and a Gilded Age Lawsuit That Foreshadowed #MeToo 2018-12-19T05:00:00Z “In my view this is a breach of promise,” Habeck told reporters in Berlin. Tempers rise as German government’s clean heating plans go up in smoke 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z “A broken engagement was almost always a scandal, as it risked a woman’s reputation and meant a man might be sued for breach of promise,” Greig said. Meet the real-life Sharmas of Regency London: The history behind 'Bridgerton' Season 2 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z When he married Wing, Pollard retaliated with a “breach of promise” lawsuit, which enabled Victorian-era women to seek legal redress after a broken engagement. Review | The 19th-century woman who risked ruin and shame in her own #MeToo moment 2018-12-28T05:00:00Z “For years politicians and administrators urged citizens and industries to purchase diesel cars. Forbidding their use is simultaneously callous expropriation and breach of promise.” German court opens the way for bans of diesel vehicles, roiling a nation of car obsessives 2018-02-27T05:00:00Z “Trump’s breach of promise over the release of his tax returns is even more gratuitous than Clinton concealing her Goldman Sachs transcripts,” WikiLeaks tweeted. WikiLeaks defends Chelsea Manning from Donald Trump Twitter attack: ‘Trump is wrong’ 2017-01-26T05:00:00Z On Sunday, the pro-transparency group tweeted: “Trump’s breach of promise over the release of his tax returns is even more gratuitous than Clinton concealing her Goldman Sachs transcripts.” White House alienates WikiLeaks by refusing to release Trump's tax returns 2017-01-22T05:00:00Z When he called off their wedding, she sued him for breach of promise. Dollree Mapp, figure in landmark Supreme Court decision in 1961, dies at 91 2014-12-13T05:00:00Z Gilbert, who had himself followed the law before he transferred his talents to the stage, took as his subject an imaginary breach of promise case between Edwin and Angelina. The Secrets of a Savoyard 2012-04-08T02:00:19.727Z Specifically: A breaking or infraction of a law, or of any obligation or tie; violation; nonÐfulfillment; as a breach of contract; a breach of promise. Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) 2012-03-24T02:00:19.387Z Many a man has been had up for breach of promise for less than that. Miser Farebrother, Volume I (of 3) A Novel 2012-03-13T02:00:28.227Z It appears that "breach of promise of marriage" is very rare. Journeys in Persia and Kurdistan, Volume I (of 2) Including a Summer in the Upper Karun Region and a Visit to the Nestorian Rayahs 2012-02-12T03:00:15.857Z "But only after you had written me letters upon which I could base an action for breach of promise," murmured the forgiving girl. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105 September 23, 1893 2012-01-27T03:00:21.910Z And now he is ready to try this present breach of promise of marriage. The Secrets of a Savoyard 2012-04-08T02:00:19.727Z In the City Court attached thereto, that memorable case for breach of promise of marriage, p. Rambles in Dickens' Land 2012-01-25T03:00:36.463Z A man does not die of love nowadays; or rush into an action for breach of promise, and become a laughing-stock at his club. The Story of Charles Strange Vol. 1 (of 3) A Novel 2012-01-22T03:00:26.330Z Was the law regarding breach of promise first formulated by a student of ballad lore, I wonder? Legends & Romances of Spain 2012-01-10T03:00:18.593Z They were sorry but firm; Matilda asserting it cost very little to keep a woman; while her mother pointed out with considerable fluency that matrimony was always less expensive than breach of promise actions. A Drake by George! 2012-01-09T03:00:22.163Z I had a case in court the other day where a woman was suing a man for breach of promise. Gargoyles 2012-01-05T03:00:27.063Z He 'confirmed not his promise but his breach of promise in these words: "Who desires Mr. Fox to be answerable for anybody but himself in the House of Commons?" Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections 2012-01-02T03:00:18.893Z “This is a breach of promise of making safety the No. 1 goal of the agency and the Transportation Department,” Jasny said in a telephone interview today. U.S. Reins in $1 Billion Truck Rules 2011-12-23T05:03:20Z "Are we trying a breach of promise case?" interpolated Flurry, "if so, we ought to have the plaintiff in." Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. 2011-11-24T03:00:44.527Z It proved to be his ruin, as an earlier breach of promise had been the ruin of Pierce. The Life of Lyman Trumbull 2011-11-20T03:00:11.243Z Sayings common to vulgarity, profaned by every breach of promise case, can yet be true sometimes. Diana Tempest, Volume III (of 3) 2011-11-12T03:00:34.213Z Miss Mowbray, you have no right to sue my brother for breach of promise. The Whirligig of Time 2011-11-04T02:00:23.063Z “You’ll be running me in for breach of promise, I suppose?” he continued ruthlessly. The Triumph of Jill 2011-08-31T02:01:25.060Z I was decidedly angry, considering the letter a breach of promise. Through these Eyes The courageous struggle to find meaning in a life stressed with cancer 2011-08-14T02:00:18.947Z “You needn’t cut me in two,” laughed Sue uneasily, “men can’t sue women for breach of promise can they?” Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline A Story of the Development of a Young Girl's Life 2011-08-09T02:00:30.317Z ‘She might have served you with an action for breach of promise.’ Crying for the Light, Vol. 2 [of 3] or Fifty Years Ago 2011-07-23T02:00:11.327Z Then, when I read of the breach of promise, it all came back, in one flash! The Whirligig of Time 2011-11-04T02:00:23.063Z No; she had no intention of bringing up a breach of promise case, for she loved me too much. Humorous Readings and Recitations In prose and verse 2011-07-20T02:00:16.323Z A son of mine to be threatened with a common breach of promise action by common low people. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z Old Glover had in due course served him with a writ in the threatened breach of promise action. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z But through it all came the recollection of that action for breach of promise. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z I didn't remember about having seen her in that place till months afterward; not till the night I heard about the breach of promise business. The Whirligig of Time 2011-11-04T02:00:23.063Z Whatever I do, it will be a case of suicide for two of them, or a couple of breach of promise actions for me. Humorous Readings and Recitations In prose and verse 2011-07-20T02:00:16.323Z It was from a lawyer, acting for the girl’s father, and threatening to sue me for 4,000 pounds damages for breach of promise. Dorrien of Cranston 2011-07-07T02:00:31.540Z Of course you know they have brought an action for breach of promise against him?” Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z One, by the way, obtained large damages from Vance’s eldest fool in an action for breach of promise. The Red Derelict 2011-07-05T02:00:30.143Z Miss Mowbray," he began at length, "as I understand the matter, you are suing my brother for breach of promise. The Whirligig of Time 2011-11-04T02:00:23.063Z And, as for the other thing—well, unless I go through with it, against my will and my better judgment, it means a breach of promise suit, or I miss my guess. J. Poindexter, Colored 2011-06-11T02:00:11.257Z This so incensed the rest of the employes who considered it a breach of promise that they unanimously struck again. The Pullman Boycott A Complete History of the R.R. Strike 2011-05-02T02:00:15.510Z You were there when they arrived yesterday—and er—er—he swears he’ll bring an action for breach of promise against me? Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z As mulish as the girl Hill, he refused to release Mrs. Gower from her oath; finally, in fiery wrath declaring there would be a heavy breach of promise case, did she break faith. A Romance of Toronto A Novel 2011-04-23T02:00:04.677Z “Are we trying a breach of promise?” interpolated Flurry; “if so, we ought to have the plaintiff in.” Humours of Irish Life 2011-04-19T02:00:16.057Z The young woman's father threatened to have a suit brought for breach of promise; and her big brother said that he would cudgel the swain if he proved false to his engagement. The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts 2011-03-19T02:00:11.277Z "You know, Cora," he said, turning to me, "it would be awkward for me to be sued for a breach of promise." Cora and The Doctor or Revelations of A Physician's Wife 2011-03-10T03:00:49.120Z And scarcely are the words out of my mouth than here it is—an action for breach of promise! Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z On the other hand, Gutenberg was himself called to account for unpaid duties on wine, and was sued for a breach of promise of marriage. Fine Books 2011-03-08T03:00:40.363Z One is responsible, however, for damages resultant on breach of promise. Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities 2011-02-24T03:00:54.237Z The one was a writ of summons in an action for slander, and the other a similar process in a suit for breach of promise of marriage. The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts 2011-03-19T02:00:11.277Z "But I say, Mrs Everett, if this breach of promise case is a true bill, it's a straw to show which way the wind might have blown,—at least." In the Onyx Lobby 2011-02-14T03:00:31.897Z As for Opportunity, I have been assured that she threatens to sue me for a "breach of promise;" nor should I be at all surprised were she actually to make the attempt. The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z Just read a few cases of breach of promise and divorce! The Man with the Double Heart 2010-12-21T22:55:56.757Z Some authors, however, believe that every unfaithfulness to a promissory oath, no matter how small the subject-matter, is a grave sin, because perjury is committed by the breach of promise. Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities 2011-02-24T03:00:54.237Z On the following day the suit for breach of promise of marriage was tried. The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts 2011-03-19T02:00:11.277Z "Well?—not to put too fine a point upon it,—breach of promise!" In the Onyx Lobby 2011-02-14T03:00:31.897Z Thereupon she accuses me of playing the giddy deceiver, and threatens to bring me to book for breach of promise. A Poached Peerage He was defendant in the breach of promise suit brought by a notorious London actress, then playing in a popular revue. The Wave An Egyptian Aftermath I am not surprised at his breach of promise. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess She was a show girl, and she ran up five hundred dollars on the strength of a lawsuit she had against a Wall Street man for breach of promise. John Marsh's Millions "I may run the risk of breach of promise suits," he said, after a long pause, "but I stay away from married women." Thirty We rather fear that this distinction is likely to be overlooked, not but that occasionally an action for breach of promise has a very happy effect. About London Oh, dear! what a sorry search is that after motives, if one only knew how much philanthropy and active charity have come of a breach of promise to marry! Davenport Dunn, Volume 1 (of 2) A Man Of Our Day It is significant that in England today the civil jury is substantially confined to cases of defamation, malicious prosecution, assault and battery and breach of promise of marriage. An Introduction to the Philosophy of Law Mr. Lyon resisted through my advice, last week began suit against him for one hundred thousand dollars for breach of promise of marriage. The Spiritualists and the Detectives A MAN always pats himself on the back when he has composed a letter that breathes devotion, but would not be negotiable in a breach of promise suit. Reflections of a Bachelor Girl Every now and then, while the courts sit at Westminster, the general public derives an immense amount of entertainment from what are described as breach of promise cases. About London “It’s a breach of promise case,” he said at last, in a low voice. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 7 (of 25) Dies are rarely cast nowadays, public hangings have been abolished, and salaries rule too low to risk breach of promise actions. An Ocean Tramp From this time suit for breach of promise could be brought. History of Human Society Such a roar of laughter followed this speech as is seldom heard even in a breach of promise case, where the most touching pathos often causes the greatest amusement to the audience. The Humourous Story of Farmer Bumpkin's Lawsuit Some letters which have recently appeared in the Manchester Examiner may be taken as evidence that these breach of promise cases interfere very materially p. 146with marriages. About London “I—I am threatened with a breach of promise case.” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 7 (of 25) Whenever the telephone bell rings I expect to hear that Frank is sued for breach of promise, or arrested for burglary, or some little thing like that. Money Magic A Novel You have no reason to fear any breach of promise on the part of the King. The Land of the Miamis An Account of the Struggle to Secure Possession of the North-West from the End of the Revolution until 1812 This is beginning to sound like a detective novel or a breach of promise case. Officer 666 Not long since a most extraordinary breach of promise case went the round of the evening papers, which was entirely a fiction of the penny-a-liners. About London A widow who had fits sued him about this time for a breach of promise, and either to get out of that or get square with some old enemy, he married the widow Amos.” Where Strongest Tide Winds Blew The jury found him guilty of breach of promise of marriage, and sentenced him to pay Mrs. Bardell her damages. Tales from Dickens In a breach of promise case Scarlett appeared for the defendant, who was supposed to have been cajoled into the engagement by the plaintiff's mother, a titled lady. Law and Laughter Hence our wrath, if through the neglect, the "breach of promise" of another, so solemnly pledged, we missed it. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 364, February 1846 After this condemnation by a woman, let us trust we shall hear less for the future of breach of promise cases. About London But when the child went home he prattled of his uncle's transgressions, and Joseph hurried down, storming at this misleading of his boy, and this breach of promise to the synagogue. Dreamers of the Ghetto Mrs. Bardell continued to let lodgings to single gentlemen, but never had another breach of promise suit. Tales from Dickens Serjeant Parry on one occasion was defending a client against a claim for breach of promise of marriage made a few hours after a chance meeting in Regent Street. Law and Laughter And they would be good for heavy damages in a breach of promise case. Victor's Triumph Sequel to A Beautiful Fiend This is usual when an exciting case, particularly a breach of promise case, is on. Australia Revenged For she claimed that he had caused her unspeakable torture of late, at least as great as that of a lady plaintiff in a breach of promise case, and she was, therefore, entitled to damages. Cleo The Magnificent Or, the Muse of the Real In such a place as Carrick-on-Shannon, a breach of promise of marriage case is not an every day treat, and, consequently, men are determined to make the most of it. The Macdermots of Ballycloran On another occasion he was retained for the plaintiff in an action for breach of promise of marriage. Law and Laughter Penalty for breach of promise If, after he had brought in the bride-price to his prospective father-in-law, the suitor took a fancy to another girl, he might withdraw from the suit. Babylonian and Assyrian Laws, Contracts and Letters "Quite true, but it caused such an extra-ordinary number of divorce and breach of promise cases that they have not repeated it." Australia Revenged When a woman sues for breach of promise she is really suing for loss of a lucrative situation. British Socialism An Examination of Its Doctrines, Policy, Aims and Practical Proposals I shall sue you for breach of promise. The Smart Set Correspondence & Conversations I'm going to ask his advice about suing Afternoon Tea Willie for breach of promise. The End of the Rainbow This breach of promise disgusted the earls of Argyle and Moray to that degree, that they forsook her and joined the congregation. Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies He was the only candidate in town who was worth suing for breach of promise. Anderson Crow, Detective I'm sure you would never bring a breach of promise case—I'm sure it has all been a dreadful mistake. The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius How often do men bring breach of promise suits? Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 6, July 1905 She was not to be denied, so she took steps to bring a breach of promise action against him. The Chronicles of a Gay Gordon A Trojan and a common girl in a breach of promise case! The Wooden Horse I am not going to sue you for breach of promise. Penny of Top Hill Trail Hence the Lutherans refer to his demands as cruel, impossible of fulfilment, and as a breach of promise. Historical Introductions to the Symbolical Books of the Evangelical Lutheran Church She charged me with ruining her daughter's life, threatened suit for breach of promise. No Clue A Mystery Story Either she would have drowned herself, or her mother would have prosecuted me for breach of promise, or she would have proclaimed all to Lucy or Mr. Prendergast. Hopes and Fears or, scenes from the life of a spinster Mr. Pickwick himself might have been called and put on the rack, this incident not concerning his breach of promise. Bardell v. Pickwick If 335 she tries to back out we shall sue her for breach of promise.” Eve to the Rescue P.S.—I think of bringing an action against you for a new sort of breach of promise, and calling all the bishops to estimate the damage of having our christening postponed for a fortnight. The Letters of Charles Dickens Vol. 1, 1833-1856 Here is a very attractive and well-bound ten-pound creation covering most of the common or garden varieties of contract, including breach of promise to marry. Desert Conquest or, Precious Waters "What do you know about breach of promise?" said Uncle Ike, coloring up and looking foolish. Peck's Uncle Ike and The Red Headed Boy 1899 Each one had a bundle of very dirty testimonials, all of which recalled to Denison Judge Norbury's remarks about the 'tender' letters of a certain breach of promise case. Rídan The Devil And Other Stories 1899 "You will at least never be involved in an action for breach of promise if you always state that fact," said Lady Locke, laughing. The Green Carnation She—she—would sue me for breach of promise you know, and take all—all my little property! Wired Love A Romance of Dots and Dashes An actress with a hopeful breach of promise case takes the incriminating letters to Mr. Dane-Latimer. Lady Bountiful Who has been telling you about my being arrested once for breach of promise? Peck's Uncle Ike and The Red Headed Boy 1899 An action for breach of promise was open to him, but he had wit enough to feel that there was very little chance of success for him in that line. Miss Mackenzie This would be thought a trifle strange, but an action against a woman for breach of promise is quite in order yet. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Philosophers, Volume 8 The Denver Post was full of suits for breach of promise and it behooved him to be wary. The Fighting Shepherdess He then married a woman who was rich in money and in years, and was thereupon sued for breach of promise by another woman. A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume I But I agree with you on one thing; you said the other day, when we were talking about breach of promise, that you were never in love. Peck's Uncle Ike and The Red Headed Boy 1899 If indeed he chose to proceed against the lady for a breach of promise of marriage, then the result would depend on the evidence. Miss Mackenzie E. Good Lord! you use this dalliance to excuse Your breach of promise to the Porpentine. The Comedy of Errors The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.] I subsequently upbraided them for this breach of promise, and Macota loudly declared they had been greatly to blame; but I discovered that he himself had set them on. The Expedition to Borneo of H.M.S. Dido For the Suppression of Piracy Trials for heresy, breach of promise of marriage, etc., came before it. History of the Rise of the Huguenots Vol. 1 "Oh, because," explained the lady of the breach of promise suit. The New Pun Book "Haven't you ever heard of breach of promise cases?" asked his nephew, aghast. A Master Of Craft You have my deepest sympathy—and if it should come to a breach of promise—look me up! Oh! Susannah! A Farcical Comedy in Three Acts "I'd like to propose to you without altering the time," he gallantly responded, apparently not in such deadly fear of a breach of promise action as was Uncle Jake. Some Everyday Folk and Dawn I sprung a breach of promise suit on him, that's all. Shorty McCabe on the Job Visions of suits for breaches of promise arose before my horrified vision. The Blunders of a Bashful Man It is a sure preventive against all cases of "breach of promise," as the ink fades away, and leaves the sheet blank, in about four weeks after being written upon. The Jest Book The Choicest Anecdotes and Sayings But Henry waited till May had passed, and Maximilian had proclaimed to the world his breach of promise. Henry VIII. You know I couldn't stand being pointed out to of a Sunday morning and one and another talking—"There's the man that Sarah McMinn took the breach of promise case against." The Drone A Play in Three Acts Let's see—you was tellin' me about bringin' a breach of promise suit against Pyramid, and how he ran you out of town. Shorty McCabe on the Job A third night the spectre appeared, reproaching him with breach of promise, and, after again requesting him to deliver the message to the duke, uttered threats of fearful punishment in case of non-compliance. The Mysteries of All Nations Rise and Progress of Superstition, Laws Against and Trials of Witches, Ancient and Modern Delusions Together With Strange Customs, Fables, and Tales There were no great corporations to be chosen defendants, but much of the time of the courts was taken up by suits in ejectment, actions for assault and battery, breach of promise, and slander. Something of Men I Have Known With Some Papers of a General Nature, Political, Historical, and Retrospective A lie is a breach of promise; for whoever seriously addresses his discourse to another tacitly promises to speak the truth, because he knows that the truth is expected. Apologia pro Vita Sua Of course in a breach of promise letters are a great help. The Drone A Play in Three Acts "Did you ever," said he at last, "happen to hear what was the rule laid down in the breach of promise case of Hall versus Maguire?" Double Trouble Or, Every Hero His Own Villain These two leaders now desired no better pretence for deserting the regent and openly joining their associates, than the complaints, however doubtful, or rather false, of her breach of promise. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part D. From Elizabeth to James I. Hereat the outraged parent demanded, not that he should pay damages for breach of promise, but his share of the cost of the cow. Disturbed Ireland Being the Letters Written During the Winter of 1880-81. "It's a breach of promise case," said she, "I don't believe you mean to marry me arter all." The Three Brides, Love in a Cottage, and Other Tales "If they did, every lawyer when he saw you would have but the one thought: 'What a glorious plaintiff for a breach of promise case.'" The Colonel of the Red Huzzars "Madame le Claire," said he, "recently, as I sat at supper, I was notified that this Miss Scarlett has begun suit against me for breach of promise." Double Trouble Or, Every Hero His Own Villain The congregation, in their manifesto, in which they enumerate all the articles of the regent's mal-administration, do not reproach her with this breach of promise. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part D. From Elizabeth to James I. If you get sued for breach of promise, you're no good to me, the game's up so far as missing links are concerned, and my show's reputation gone. The Missing Link Visions of enraged male relatives armed with horse-whips, followed by a formidable breach of promise case, flitted through my mind. The Argosy Vol. 51, No. 1, January, 1891 The friends of the lady wished to bring an action for breach of promise against the Captain, but the lady declined doing so, only remarking that God would punish him. Strange Pages from Family Papers Irritated by repeated breaches of promise on the abbot's part, the outlawed burgesses seized him as he lay in his manor of Chevington, robbed and bound him, and carried him off to London. History of the English People, Volume II The Charter, 1216-1307; The Parliament, 1307-1400 You and he both misled me, causing me to believe that the Ashtons were entering an action against him for breach of promise; laying the damages at ten thousand pounds. Elster's Folly No man would elect to occupy the position of defendant in an action for breach of promise, or prefer to sojourn in a debtors' prison. Life of Charles Dickens "Well, if you don't keep your word, Miss tiger cat, I'll run you in for breach of promise, an' bring your father's name into court!" Leonie of the Jungle Directly I'm married myself, I'll bring an action against her for breach of promise. Lippincott's Magazine, December, 1885 He might, it is true, summon you for breach of promise; but he would prefer not to be laughed at. Macleod of Dare "The Ashtons are bringing an action against him for breach of promise; and he and Mr. Carr the barrister are trying to arrange it without its coming to a trial." Elster's Folly And the cheapest little chorus-girl tart, who blackmails a broker's clerk with a breach of promise, gets herself called a 'distinguished actress' and him a 'well-known financier.' Success A Novel At these words, Segueyra, pierced with a lively sorrow, asked pardon of the Father for his breach of promise, and his unfaithfulness to the Divine Grace. The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 16 In an action lately tried at the Cork Assizes, a lady obtained fifteen hundred pounds damages, for a breach of promise of marriage, against a faithless lover. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, August 28, 1841 "So will I," I said, suddenly caught and borne away by that enthusiasm which has so often influenced amount of damages in breach of promise cases. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, August 8, 1891 You sent me down here with a tale that the Ashtons had entered an action against you for breach of promise—damages, ten thousand pounds—" "Stay an instant, Maude. Elster's Folly For me, I've dared enough that fitful sea; Its "breach of promise" grim hath curst Both purse and person with its worst. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, June 4, 1892 I have settled two breach of promise actions already, though Heaven knows I did no more than remark it was a fine day, or enquire after the lady's health. Five Little Plays For one poor breach of promise ’tis too dear— ’Twould be sufficient for a pair of breaches! Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, August 28, 1841 The witness did not at that time bury the bones so found, in consequence of which negligence the sergeant's ghost again appeared to him, upbraiding him with his breach of promise. Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft Oh, dear, no! nothing but the painful constriction that marks any ordinary fatal attack of angina pectoris.—There's a rum breach of promise case in the paper to-day. At a Winter's Fire What, a vow to marry, with the prospect of a breach of promise case to follow! Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, February 7, 1891 The Roman world knew nothing of actions for breach of promise. Life in the Roman World of Nero and St. Paul The damages of breach of promise were assessed in advance and without respect of sex. Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People Mr. Mason gained great present glory by this frank breach of promise, and curiously enough this single discreditable act is the only thing that keeps his name and memory alive in history. George Washington, Volume II It is the sort of love-letter of a surgeon's apprentice, which one might hear read out in a breach of promise case, or in the Divorce Court. Old and New Masters She sued him for breach of promise of marriage. California Sketches, Second Series "Yes, I got engaged on that theory, but it looks as if I'm in for a wedding or a breach of promise suit." Toaster's Handbook Jokes, Stories, and Quotations "Oh no, but she has won two breach of promise cases." Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People "You can bring an action for breach of promise!" she said. The Top of the World It was not that he feared an action for breach of promise, but that, as a gentleman, it would behoove him to be true to his word. Mr. Scarborough's Family You wish to profit by your breach of promise. The Merchant of Berlin An Historical Novel From the report of a breach of promise case:— "The engagement came about through a chance meeting in Richmond Park in the summer of 117." Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, April 16, 1919 "I—I intend to sue him for breach of promise," she said thickly. The Man from Brodney's This, of course, was only applicable to certain cases, and could not be used in trials for divorce, breach of promise, etc. Comic History of England Would it not be better for him to stand the action for breach of promise, and betake himself to Miss Puffle? Mr. Scarborough's Family For a woman to see her lover in a mirror, denotes that she will have cause to institute a breach of promise suit. Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted, or what's in a dream: a scientific and practical exposition His ardor cooled suddenly when Harris filed the papers in a suit for ten thousand dollars damages for breach of promise. Within the Law Calton, for a breach of promise, ‘with a broken heart, to the outraged laws of her country.’ Sketches by Boz, illustrative of everyday life and every-day people No jilting, no fickleness, no breach of promise. Stage-Land And for some time Plato himself was careful not to let anything of this dishonesty and breach of promise appear, but bore with it, and dissembled his annoyance. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Mrs. Bardell let lodgings to many conversable single gentlemen, with great profit, but never brought any more actions for breach of promise of marriage. The Pickwick Papers What we did was merely to have your lawyer take steps toward a suit for damages for breach of promise of marriage for the sum of ten thousand dollars. Within the Law You begin to talk incoherently, and lay the premise for a breach of promise case. Brann the Iconoclast — Volume 01 It was the report of a trial for breach of promise of marriage, giving the testimony in full, with fervid extracts from both the gentleman's and lady's amatory correspondence. Mosses from an Old Manse and other stories If you want the plain truth, Miss—er—Summers and I used to be friends—and—well, she's suing me for breach of promise. Where There's a Will Ten minutes past nine!' said the little man, looking at his watch.'Time we were off, my dear sir; breach of promise trial-court is generally full in such cases. The Pickwick Papers It's a case of a breach of promise. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 327, January, 1843 I would sue him for breach of promise if I were you, Miss Stevens. Elsie's Girlhood A Sequel to "Elsie Dinsmore" and "Elsie's Holidays at Roselands" "But the suit for breach of promise!" groaned I. "Ah, and is that the rub?" exclaimed my wife. Mosses from an Old Manse and other stories I was not going to stand that, and I was going to bring a breach of promise action against him. The Loudwater Mystery I might sue you for breach of promise! The Cords of Vanity A Comedy of Shirking Louis had been brought to this change of mind by a breach of promise on Henry's part, but he never again wavered in his confidence and support of Becket. Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II For, see, you could not shue a man in the four courts for a breach of promise made only with the eyes, jewel. Tales and Novels — Volume 08 Mr. Audley is a rising man upon the home circuit by this time, and has distinguished himself in the great breach of promise case of Hobbs v. Lady Audley's Secret "This will he do," rejoined the divine, "or we shall hold him answerable for breach of promise." The Wept of Wish-Ton-Wish If he refused, she would bring suit against him for ten thousand dollars damages for a breach of promise. The Secrets of the Great City Engagements are, of course, frequently broken off, but such a thing as an action for 'breach of promise' is impossible, and would be considered most mercenary and mean. Dutch Life in Town and Country He forbore to reproach the lady with her breach of promise: "She will," said he to himself, "be sufficiently punished by the consequences of her own conduct: I would not increase her distress." Tales and Novels — Volume 02 By indolence, and frequent breach of promise, I had deserved a severe reproof from him, although my present brain-crazing circumstances, rendered this an improper time for it…. Reminiscences of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey The breach of promise an Indian holds an atrocious crime. An Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Colonies of South Carolina and Georgia, Volume 2 Only once did she find extenuating circumstances: in a case where a ruined farmer's daughter brought an action for breach of promise and won it, with heavy damages. Lying Prophets For aught he knew, Lady Eustace might bring an action against him for breach of promise, and obtain a verdict and damages, and annihilate him as an Under-Secretary. The Eustace Diamonds The breach of that charity which thinketh no evil maybe a graver fault than a hasty breach of promise. The Marquis of Lossie Delvile, much relieved by finding her sadness sprung not from any new affliction, gently reproached her breach of promise, and earnestly entreated her to repair it. Cecilia; Or, Memoirs of an Heiress — Volume 3 J. Christoph was sued for breach of promise by a girl whom he said he had discussed matrimony with and exchanged rings with, but tired of. The Love Affairs of Great Musicians, Volume 1 The offer was accepted, and the trial for breach of promise with which the père Linley had threatened Mr. Long, was of course withheld. The Wits and Beaux of Society Volume 2 "You would not wish to have an action brought,—for breach of promise?" The Eustace Diamonds From this, he proceeds to breach of promise—I mean any promise, not of marriage only, madam—then to forging, then to larceny, and finally to burglary and murder. The Last of the Foresters Or, Humors on the Border; A story of the Old Virginia Frontier My lord, I challenge you of breach of promise, And claim your daughter here to be my wife. A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 8 There was no use commencing an action for breach of promise if there was no evidence to support it. Tutt and Mr. Tutt Ile turn Christian, And, if I doe not, let the Thunder pay My breach of promise. A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 1 And lay yourself open to a breach of promise case and heavy damages. Bunch Grass A Chronicle of Life on a Cattle Ranch If you went into court you could obtain this on grounds of breach of promise, but I can understand your feelings. The Secrets of the German War Office The reader is the sole and the daily judge of his loyalty, and there can be no suit against him for breach of promise or nonsupport. Public Opinion I know something about the law myself, and if you drive me away, you could be arrested for breach of promise, and arson, and you would go to the penitentiary. Peck's Bad Boy with the Cowboys On learning of this breach of promise, the wife of Ishijima, robed herself in white, and performed jigai after the old samurai manner. Japan: an Attempt at Interpretation "Not a breach of promise suit, then?" said young Latimer, with a smile. Gallegher and Other Stories Well, can you tell me the proper way to get out of an engagement to a girl without getting into a row for breach of promise or behaving like a regular cad? Fanny's First Play There is no iniquity, no breach of promise, no treason that a woman will not excuse to herself,—or a man either,—by the comfortable self-assurance that the person to be injured is—mad. He Knew He Was Right And a poor girl, if she can't right herself by a breach of promise, doesn't know what to do. The Small House at Allington But nothing less than the most extreme necessity, it is confessed, can justify individuals in a breach of promise, or an invasion of the properties of others. An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals You, whom I considered such a promising child, are now a breach of promise. In the Sweet Dry and Dry Why should she be thinking of suing him for breach of promise, and how did his letter to her come to be in Cowperwood's hands? The Titan Although disappointed at his breach of promise, we went on shore, and mingled without distrust among those we found, acquainting them that we had brought with us the articles of which they had been plundered. A Complete Account of the Settlement at Port Jackson The second is the action for "breach of promise," salving the broken heart with pounds, shillings, and pence: it should be treated simply as an exaggerated breach of contract. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 09 We sat talking with them but on one condition which they violated, whereupon we treated them as sorted with their breach of promise, and made them repeat the account they had given of themselves. The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 01 "I see," said Toole, "and you want to retain me as your attorney in case you have to sue for breach of promise?" Kilo : being the love story of Eliph' Hewlitt, book agent But unless you come to mine before five o'clock this afternoon you will face by noon to-morrow a suit for breach of promise, and your letters to Mrs. Brandon will be given to the public. The Titan "I received the boy's word, and it is my business to deal with the breach of promise." Clever Woman of the Family Folks have had to pay heavy for breach of promise 'fore now. Cap'n Eri "I suppose you have not heard that one young man levanted last year to save himself from a breach of promise case?" The Last Chronicle of Barset Have they, who nursed the blossom, seen No breach of promise in the fruit? The Home Book of Verse — Volume 1 And she was cal'latin' to sue YOU for breaches of promise, was she? Thankful's Inheritance An action for such a cause was clearly for a breach of promise, as had been recognized from the time of Edward III. The Common Law It cost me three hundred pounds to keep that breach of promise case out of Court; I had never imagined a breach of promise case. They and I In imagination, she had all the night been listening to a vulgar breach of promise case. Sketches in Lavender, Blue and Green Because, if you are, let me know in time, as I shall want to bring an action for breach of promise. A Damsel in Distress At the end of the month he was to drop her, and she would bring suit for $100,000 for breach of promise. Strictly business: more stories of the four million "She isn't going to sue me for breach of promise?" Something New "I cannot say that I do, unless it were that he wished to be able to deny his signature if an action for breach of promise were instituted." The Lock and Key Library Classic Mystery and Detective Stories: Modern English “I cannot say that I do unless it were that he wished to be able to deny his signature if an action for breach of promise were instituted.” The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes "If I had not threatened him with disgrace and breach of promise, I do think he would have thrown me over," she said. The Grey Room Good Lord, you use this dalliance to excuse Your breach of promise to the Porcupine: I should have chid you for not bringing it, But, like a shrew, you first begin to brawl. The Comedy of Errors Heavy damages for breach of promise could surely have been obtained had the Blarney stone seen fit to sue the Honorable Patrick. The Voice of the City: Further Stories of the Four Million Too much, I am afraid; for what becomes of the moral, if our comfort springs from a breach of promise? for I ought not to have mentioned the subject. Pride and Prejudice Lots of us try to settle it by knocking round promiscuously, and that leads to actions for maintenance and breach of promise cases, and all sorts of trouble. Over the Sliprails There is no dishonour, no breach of promise, no desertion in the case. Jane Eyre |
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