Jilted bride sues groom for getting cold feet

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There are a few things you'll need when planning an over-the-top wedding. A $30,000 banquet hall is a must-have. An orchestra - well, that's a steal for $10,000. And $11,000 for flowers seems quite reasonable, don't you think?

One Chicago bride thought her big day justified spending that much, but her beloved didn't seem to agree. Or maybe there was another reason he got cold feet and called off the wedding four days before it was scheduled to happen.

Now, he's getting sued.

Former bride-to-be Dominique Buttitta is seeking $95,000 from the man she intended to marry. Her case is gathering a lot of attention, reports MSNBC:

How are Buttitta's chances in court? Not bad at all, according to attorney, feminist and activist Gloria Allred. "Many states would permit her to recoup her out-of-pocket costs for the wedding preparations," Allred said, citing the legal theory of "detrimental reliance."

"She relied on their joint decision regarding the marriage ceremony and party, and spent her own funds on her reliance on his representation," Allred explained. "If he backs out, he should pay her back."

Posted By: Amy Rolph (Email) | December 29 2010 at 10:17 AM