Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
Broken Engagements
When an engagement is broken, is there any legal obligation to return the engagement ring?
Asked on 3/28/00, 10:42 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Ken Koury
Kenneth P. Koury, Esq.
Re: Broken Engagements
yes, it was given on the condition thet there be a marriage.
Answered on 3/30/00, 5:03 pm
Lyle Johnson
Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law
Re: Broken Engagements
It is my understanding that an engagement ring is a gift and there is no obligation to give it back. If the ring is a family heirloom then in fariness it should be given back.
Answered on 3/31/00, 1:53 am
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