Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Massachusetts

Ring Purchased with girlfriends credit card by girlfriend

I had a girlfriend over a year ago. She wanted to get engaged and I did not have the money to do so. She proceeded to charge the engagment ring on her credit card. We did not stay together and now she has had a lawyer write me a letter stating they wanted the 7100.00 that the ring cost on her credit card which she purchased. The lawyer said it would go to collections if I did not pay in 30 days. I have witnesses that heard her say I bought the ring so I am keeping it and that was the last I heard about the ring over a year and a half ago. I also have emails from her stating that she owns the ring because she bought it. Can I legally be sent to collections? I did not purchase the ring it was purchased with her credit card with her consent.


Asked on 6/07/06, 9:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Maria Murber Law Offices of Maria Murber, PC

Re: Ring Purchased with girlfriends credit card by girlfriend

1st) It is her credit card;

2nd) She purchased it and signed on her own;

3rd) There was no contract in writing or promise to pay on your part? and

3rd) She still retains ownership of the ring.

She is not entitled to have her cake and eat it too!

If all of the above is correct/accurate, there is no legal liability to you. As long as there is no legal action filed with the courts you are entitled to not respond to the attorney's request.

Good Luck! Sincerely, Maria Murber

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Answered on 6/08/06, 5:35 am


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