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Notable Breach of Promise Cases Across Borders
A New York article surveys breach of promise verdicts across eras and nations. It cites Miss Honora May O'Brien's $250,000 award against banker John B. Manning as a record in American courts, compares English cases like Daisy Markham's £250,000, and notes aristocrats and a Sultan were involved in famed disputes without trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Honora May O’brien
John B. Manning
O'Brien
Clara Campbell
Tendon
Daisy Markham
Marquis of Northhampton
Miss Markham
Miss Fortesque
Savoy
Viscount Garmoyle
Cairns
London
Theresa Gladys Knowles
Admiral Knowles
Leslie Duncan
Viscount Dangan
Earl Cowley
Phyllis Broughton
Birdie Sutherland
Dudley Marjoribanks
Lord Tweedmouth
Duke of Manchester
Portia Knight
Helene Zimmerman
Cincinnati
Johore
Jennie Mighell
England