Devaney v. L'ESPERANCE

Justice WALLACE, JR.,

delivered the opinion of the Court.

In this appeal, we determine whether cohabitation is an indispensable element of a cause of action for palimony. Plaintiff and defendant were involved in an intimate relationship. During the course of their twenty-year relationship, defendant, who was married, continued to live with his wife and never cohabited with plaintiff. However, he promised to divorce his wife, marry plaintiff, and have, a child with her. Defendant’s promises were not fulfilled and his relationship with plaintiff eventually ended.

Plaintiff filed a palimony…