Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Ohio
Gifts In Contemplation Of Marriage
In a broken engagement does the ring have to be returned?
Asked on 8/20/01, 10:41 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregg Manes
Gregg A. Manes, Esq.
Re: Gifts In Contemplation Of Marriage
An engagement ring is given with the consideration that the marriage will be consumated. If the marriage does not go through, then the courts have held that the ring should be returned.
Answered on 8/21/01, 10:08 pm