You fall deeply, madly in love and you propose with a beautiful diamond engagement ring. Unfortunately, the wedding is called off and a fight ensues as to who gets to keep the ring. This was the issue that a New York Court recently had to decide regarding a $40,000.00 engagement ring.
The recipient of the ring claimed that she should be entitled to keep the ring because she suffered from emotional abuse during their courtship.
The court found, on summary judgment, that the ring was a gift given in contemplation of marriage and since the marriage did not take place, the ring was ordered to be returned.
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