2006-08-25 20:18:19 · 9 answers · asked by lani u 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
of course because some gave it so it's regarded as a gift.....
2006-08-25 20:24:36 · answer #1 · answered by Chablis F 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, according to De Cicco vs Barker, "It is generally held that an engagement ring is in the nature of a pledge, given on the implied condition that the marriage shall take place. If the contract to marry is terminated without fault on the part of the donor he may recover the ring."
Return of the ring varies from state to state, but the majority of courts consider the ring to be a conditional gift. That means that, until some future event occurs, the gift isn't final; if that event does not occur, then the donor has the right to get the gift back.
2006-08-26 03:25:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is considered BY LAW as a "gift in contemplation of marriage", which means, no wedding, whoever gave the ring gets the ring back! simple as that! (any lawyer or judge will tell you the same thing)
2006-08-26 03:24:21 · answer #3 · answered by Fluffington Cuddlebutts 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Legally, yes. It becomes the property of the recipient. Of course, if the recipient makes a unilateral decision to end the relationship, the honorable thing to do is return the ring.
2006-08-26 03:27:18 · answer #4 · answered by Unknown User 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes, if you think enough of her to give her a ring and ask her to commit her life to you, then the ring shouldn't be considered a "loan" as if you'll take it back at your discretion.
2006-08-26 03:25:01 · answer #5 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes now give me one.
2006-08-26 03:23:45 · answer #6 · answered by ♥c0c0puffz♥ 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes, unless otherwise specified in you prenup
2006-08-26 03:22:41 · answer #7 · answered by Lily 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes it is
2006-08-26 03:26:53 · answer #8 · answered by ? ? ? bloody_angel ??? 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
cuz we get them free.
2006-08-26 03:20:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋