Question

Subject: Abuse of Rights (Civil Code, arts. 19-22)

Topic: Breach of Promise of Marriage

Adam and Eve were engaged to be married. They had been planning their wedding for months and had even made significant financial commitments towards the preparations. However, just a few weeks before the wedding, Adam decides to call off the marriage without any justifiable reason. This decision leaves Eve devastated emotionally, financially, and socially.

Distraught, Eve seeks legal advice and learns about the concept of "Abuse of Rights" under the Civil Code. She believes that Adam has abused his rights by breaching their promise of marriage. She decides to take legal action against him.

1. In the context of breach of promise of marriage, discuss the concept of "Abuse of Rights" as provided for under Articles 19 to 22 of the Civil Code.
2. Explain whether Eve has a valid claim of abuse of rights against Adam for breaching their promise of marriage, considering the circumstances and applicable laws.
3. Discuss the possible remedies that Eve may seek to redress the harm caused by Adam's breach of promise of marriage.