Question

Abuse of Rights: Breach of Promise of Marriage

Mr. Santos and Ms. Cruz have been in a romantic relationship for several years. During their relationship, Mr. Santos proposed to Ms. Cruz and they became engaged to be married. However, a few months before the scheduled wedding day, Mr. Santos suddenly broke off the engagement and called off the wedding. He provided no valid reason for his decision and left Ms. Cruz heartbroken and devastated.

Feeling that Mr. Santos's actions amount to a breach of promise of marriage and an abuse of his rights, Ms. Cruz decides to seek legal recourse.

In the context of the Civil Code provisions on Abuse of Rights (Articles 19-22), analyze the following issues:

1. What are the elements that need to be proven in order to establish a breach of promise of marriage?
2. What legal remedies are available to Ms. Cruz in this situation?

Provide a comprehensive discussion, citing relevant provisions of the Civil Code, jurisprudence, and any applicable legal principles.