WOMAN’S SURPRISE.
FORMER HUSBAND ASKS HER TO MARRY HIM. UNUSUAL BREACH OF PROMISE CASE. LONDON, Feb. 23. The Chief Justice is dealing with a unique case. Sarah Bendix is suing Carl Bendix, stockbroker, of London, for a breach of promise to re-marry her. Bendix divorced bis wife in 1920 on the ground of misconduct with a ehaffeur. Counsel stated that Bendix afterwards re-courted her, proposed marriage, and lived with her. He told her that she would get a surprise on her birthday. He telephoned her on that clay, remarking: “This is my surprise": Will you marry me?” She consented. The wedding was arranged but postponed. Six days Later Bendix married an actress. Mrs Bendix deposed that after her divorce her husband settled £llOO yearly on her.— A. and N.Z.O.A. .
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Gisborne Times, Volume LVI, Issue 6321, 25 February 1922, Page 5
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129WOMAN’S SURPRISE. Gisborne Times, Volume LVI, Issue 6321, 25 February 1922, Page 5
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