Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

money reimbursment????

I was asked to be a brides maid in an friends wedding. she had no money for a bridal shower so I offered to fund the party as a gift as a brides maid. the two days before the she told me she didnt want me in the wedding out of the blue. I feel she used me for money because she had none. Can I sue for reimbursment???


Asked on 7/20/07, 7:21 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Jonas Grant Law Office of Jonas M. Grant, A.P.C.

Re: money reimbursment????

For your argument to make sense, the bride would have to assume that you would offer to fund her bridal shower before naming you a bridesmaid. Based on the facts you have presented, this doesn't seem reasonable. Instead, it seems you gave a gift, and I'm sure the bride could, in court, come up with some other reason, real or imagined, that was the 'real' reason she decided not to have you in the wedding.

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Answered on 7/23/07, 9:22 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: money reimbursment????

I would. Small claims court for up to $7500.

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Answered on 7/20/07, 7:31 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: money reimbursment????

I wish I could agree with Mr. Stone, but I can't. You gave the bride a gift and gifts can't be turned into obligations after the fact. Sorry I can't be more encouraging.

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Answered on 7/20/07, 8:12 pm
Anne Marie Healy Law Offices of Anne Marie Healy

Re: money reimbursment????

I think I would tend to agree with Mr. HOffman. You can't turn a gift into a loan. I think Judge Judy would agree. :)

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Answered on 7/20/07, 9:08 pm


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