2010 Tennessee Code
Title 36 - Domestic Relations
Chapter 3 - Marriage
Part 4 - Breach of Marriage Contract
36-3-403 - Questions considered in determining damages.
36-3-403. Questions considered in determining damages.
In all suits for damages for breach of promise or contract of marriage that may hereafter be tried in the courts of this state, the judge hearing the case shall instruct the jury to take into consideration the age and experience of the parties and whether the plaintiff has been previously married. Any previous marriage on the part of such plaintiff shall be considered by the court and jury in mitigation of the damages that might otherwise be allowed.
[Acts 1949, ch. 161, § 1; C. Supp. 1950, § 8462.1 (Williams, § 9720.5); T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 36-703.]
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