Porter v. Jolly

This appeal arises out of an unfortunate set of circumstances concerning a promise of marriage. Ella S. Porter appeals from a summary judgment in favor of Donald G. Jolly on her counterclaim for damages. We reverse and remand.

Ella S. Porter and Donald G. Jolly began living together in August 1985, after her divorce from her former husband. They lived together in Jolly's apartment. Porter was employed, but Jolly was not, and his only source of income was a disability check he received monthly.

Porter and Jolly lived together for over two and one-half years; on February 3, 1988, Porter filed a…