Cohen v Cohen (1929)

Case Facts for Cohen v Cohen (1929):

The was grounded on the argument of Ms Cohen that before marrying Mr Cohen, the latter promised him to provide a £100 dress allowance annually. It was said the allowance will be provided on a quarterly basis of £25.

Nonetheless, the allowance was only provided to Ms Cohen only until 1920, and in 1923 the couple separated. It was then argued that Ms Cohen that her then spouse is indebted to her of £278 for the dress allowance.

Case Issue:

The issue of the cases was whether or not the promise of a dress allowance has the intention for it to be legally enforced by Ms Cohen.

Case Decision:

It was the decision of the court that the circumstances do not allow to infer that the promise can be legally enforceable.

Case Reasons:

The decision was reasoned on the ground that there is no more proof other of the promise other than the discussion of the two parties.

Case Significance:

The case is significant because, from it, the necessity of proofs other than discussions must be presented when promises between family members are being made.