Piccininni v. Hajus

This appeal involves the sufficiency of the second count set forth in the plaintiff’s complaint. In essence, it alleges that as the result of fraudulent representations made by the defendant to the plaintiff to the effect that she would marry him and that they would occupy, as their home, the house owned by the defendant, the plaintiff was induced to spend approximately $40,000 in renovating, improving and furnishing that house.

The defendant, asserting that the count was one not for fraud but for breach of promise to marry and, as such, was outlawed by § 52-572b of the General Statutes, moved…