Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Massachusetts
Engagement ring rights in MA
Does a man have a legal right in the state of MA to get his engagement ring back if he calls off the wedding?
Asked on 7/29/03, 6:30 am
3 Answers from Attorneys
Kenneth Elsner
Kenneth S. Elsner, Attorney at Law
Re: Engagement ring rights in MA
Ah, the infamous engagement ring question. Just recently went through this with a client and the question turns on whether or not it was given as a gift.
Answered on 7/29/03, 9:39 am
henry lebensbaum
Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)
Re: Engagement ring rights in MA
There are no "legal" rights regarding a gift, unless you can prove it was something other than a gift.
Answered on 7/29/03, 10:38 am
Nance Lyons
Law Office of Nance Lyons
Re: Engagement ring rights in MA
No. A gift is a gift
Answered on 7/29/03, 12:32 pm