Keim v. Brumbaugh

Citations

• 29 Pa. Super. 557
• 1905 Pa. Super. LEXIS 378

Syllabus

<p>Marriage — Breach of promise — Contract—Assumpsit—Action.</p> <p>Damages for breach of promise of marriage were recoverable in an action of assumpsit prior to the procedure Act of May 25, 1887, P. L. 271, and the action is still assumpsit and not trespass.</p> <p>Execution — Exemption—Breach of promise of marriage — Marriage—Act of April 9, 1849, P. L. 533.</p> <p>A defendant against whom a judgment has been rendered in an action for breach of promise of marriage, is entitled to the benefit of $300 exemption allowed by the Act of April 9, 1849, P. L. 533.</p>