My friend just went through a breakup from a longterm relationship. She recieved gifts from her boyfriend, some exceeding a few hundred dollars (jewelry, trips, etc.). Now that they are broken up, he is asking for reimbursement for those. Does he have any legal precedent to claim that?
2007-05-01 14:34:32 · 5 answers · asked by Greg K 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No. The key word here is "gifts". If you give a gift, you don't expect to get anything back. If it were a loan, it would be a different story.
2007-05-01 14:46:45 · answer #1 · answered by la buena bruja 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. It depends on his state's laws. He could speak with an attorney, though and see. No offense to him, but I think that's a little petty....like every gift is really a loan unless the relationship ends in marriage. A gift is just that...a gift and when it is given, it belongs to the recipient.
2007-05-01 14:44:22 · answer #2 · answered by First Lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends upon the state that your friend lives in.
Under California law, women must return engagement rings to their boyfriends after a breakup.
( California Civil Code 1590 )
2007-05-01 14:38:31 · answer #3 · answered by a bush family member 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no a gift is just that , unless its like a family heirloom like a ring or broatch but to ask for that back means he didnt care for her back then even if he feels differant now he cant tAke back gifts thats calling her a prostitute and he wants a refund after the fact the piece of garbage he should be quiet and be glad she doesnt really bill his butt for her time wasted on him
2007-05-01 14:44:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
in a court of law it must state a loan or written agreement that the item(s) will be returned otherwise its like giving money or loaning money must state clearly
2007-05-01 14:49:04 · answer #5 · answered by Lucious m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋