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June 2, 1836
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
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In Montreal, Miss Maria Boulter sued Samuel Workman for $10,000 damages in a breach of promise case after he refused to marry her following years of courtship documented in 70 love letters read in court. The jury awarded her $300, noting the defendant could not pay more.
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BREACH OF PROMISE CASE.
The Montreal Gazette of Friday last publishes the result of the recent breach of promise case in that city. The plaintiff Miss Maria Boulter, had declared damages against one Samuel Workman to the amount of $10,000, for refusing to marry according to promise. No less than seventy love letters were read on the trial in open court, which had passed between the parties during a tedious courtship of years, and in which lights and shadows alternately prevailed. The letters, as far as style and language went, were creditable to the lovers. The jury awarded the fair plaintiff $300, and when giving in their verdict the foreman stated that they were inclined to have assessed the damages much higher, but were satisfied that the defendant could not pay more than this sum. We hope Miss Boulter will "bolt" this small verdict and, if possible, compel her faithless lover either to fork over the whole sum of $10,000, or make a Workman of her as he agreed to do.
The Montreal Gazette of Friday last publishes the result of the recent breach of promise case in that city. The plaintiff Miss Maria Boulter, had declared damages against one Samuel Workman to the amount of $10,000, for refusing to marry according to promise. No less than seventy love letters were read on the trial in open court, which had passed between the parties during a tedious courtship of years, and in which lights and shadows alternately prevailed. The letters, as far as style and language went, were creditable to the lovers. The jury awarded the fair plaintiff $300, and when giving in their verdict the foreman stated that they were inclined to have assessed the damages much higher, but were satisfied that the defendant could not pay more than this sum. We hope Miss Boulter will "bolt" this small verdict and, if possible, compel her faithless lover either to fork over the whole sum of $10,000, or make a Workman of her as he agreed to do.
What sub-type of article is it?
Romance
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Betrayal
Love
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Breach Of Promise
Court Case
Love Letters
Montreal Trial
Damages Award
What entities or persons were involved?
Miss Maria Boulter
Samuel Workman
Where did it happen?
Montreal
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Key Persons
Miss Maria Boulter
Samuel Workman
Location
Montreal
Story Details
Miss Maria Boulter sued Samuel Workman for breach of promise after years of courtship evidenced by 70 love letters; jury awarded $300 despite her $10,000 claim, citing his inability to pay more.