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Wassmer v. Velez: Breach of Promise Case by Mau Torralba is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This case involves Francisco B. Elech, who broke off his engagement to Beatriz P. Assmer just two days before their scheduled wedding. Elech left Assmer a note saying he had to postpone the wedding because his mother opposed it, then flew back to his hometown. He sent her a telegram the next day saying "Nothing changed rest assured returning soon" but never returned. Assmer sued Elech for damages. The Supreme Court of the Philippines ruled that while mere breach of a marriage promise is not actionable, Elec

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Mau Torralba

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