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    Dec 29, 2010, 02:45 PM
    Aborted marital engagement in virginia?
    Can a woman be compensated for an aborted marital engagement in virginia and what is the statute of limitations?
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    Dec 29, 2010, 03:06 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by kentuckygirl1 View Post
    Can a woman be compensated for an aborted marital engagement in virginia and what is the statute of limitations?
    There's a story about this on MSNBC right now; an attorney is suing her former fiancé for the money she paid planning their wedding.
    Runaway groom: Jilted bride sues ex-fiance for $100K - TODAY People - TODAYshow.com

    In order for there to be compensation, you need to prove money damages. Do you have any? The SOL for oral agreements in Virginia is 3 years:
    Virginia Statutes of Limitations
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