The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1938] AC 1
[HOUSE OF LORDS.]
FENDER APPELLANT; AND ST. JOHN-MILDMAY RESPONDENT.
1937 April 15,
16,
19,
20,
22;
June 28.
June 28.
LORD ATKIN, LORD THANKERTON, LORD RUSSELL OF KILLOWEN, LORD WRIGHT, and LORD ROCHE.
Marriage
— Breach of promise
— Promise made by married man
— Promise made after decree nisi obtained by the wife but before decree absolute
— Whether promise enforceable
— Public policy.