Massachusetts § 47A Breach of contract to marry not actionable

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§ 47A — Breach of contract to marry not actionable

Massachusetts § 47A

Part IIREAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS

Title IIIDOMESTIC RELATIONS

Ch. 207MARRIAGE

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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 207, § 47A (2026).

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Section 47A. 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.

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