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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:11 (2026)

Breach of Contract to Marry

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    508:11 Breach of Contract to Marry. – Breach of contract to marry shall not constitute an injury or wrong recognized by law, and no action, suit, or proceeding shall be maintained therefor.

Source. 1941, 150:1, 2. RL 385:11.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases, 1963–2005 · leading case: Gilbert v. Barkes, 987 S.W.2d 772 (Ky. 1999).
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Gilbert v. Barkes, 987 S.W.2d 772 (Ky. 1999). · cites it 2× “380 (1995)); New Hampshire (N.H.Rev.Stat.Ann § 508:11 (1997)); New Jersey (N.”
Stanard v. Bolin, 565 P.2d 94 (Wash. 1977). · cites it 2× “380 ; N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 508:11 ; N.J. Stat.”
Est. of Gordon-Couture v. Brown, 876 A.2d 196 (N.H. 2005). “RSA 508:11 RSA 508:14,1, provides in pertinent part: An owner, occupant, or lessee of land, including the state or any political subdivision, who without charge permits any person to use land for recreational purposes or as a spectator of recreational activity, shall not be…”
Chagnon v. Union-Leader Corp., 190 A.2d 721 (N.H. 1963). “181, 185) — a cause now repealed by RSA 508:11 — suits for seduction, or libel.”
Kelley v. Volkswagenwerk Aktiengesellschaft, 268 A.2d 837 (N.H. 1970). “See RSA 508:11; Miller v. Preitz, 422 Pa. 383 , 221 A.”
Dube v. Rochette, 262 A.2d 288 (N.H. 1970). “150; RSA 508:11. The statute by its terms has a limited application ( Gikas v.”
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