Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes
23 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 1903 (2026)
Purpose of chapter.
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§ 1903. Purpose of chapter.
(a) General rule.--No act done within this Commonwealth shall give rise, either within or without this Commonwealth, to a cause of action abolished by this chapter.
(b) Contract to marry.--No contract to marry which is made within this Commonwealth shall give rise, either within or without this Commonwealth, to a cause of action for breach of the contract.
(c) Intention of section.--It is the intention of this section to fix the effect, status and character of such acts and contracts and to render them ineffective to support or give rise to any such causes of action, either within or without this Commonwealth.
Notes of Decisions
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case, 1992–1992 · leading case: Stephenson v. Szabo, 20 Pa. D. & C.4th 97 (1992).
Stephenson v. Szabo, 20 Pa. D. & C.4th 97 (1992). “” 23 Pa.C.S. §1903. At first glance this case would appear to be squarely barred by the Heart Balm Act.”
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