Alkhairy v. Ahmad

Gordon, Robert B., J.

This case arises out of a failed betrothal between the plaintiffs daughter and the defendant. By reason of an agreed marriage that the defendant called off prior to its ceremonial consummation, the plaintiff has brought an action to recover money damages that the would-be bride’s father advanced to the defendant and/or to third parties for the defendant’s benefit. The defendant has moved to dismiss the action, arguing principally that the damage claims asserted in the Complaint are barred by Mass. G.L.c. 207, §47A.

FACTUAL BACKGROUND1

In the time frame between 2011 and…