Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania

Engagement Ring -- Pledge or Gift

Greetings:

On 1/23/2000 my girl friend said "yes," to be married, and accepted an enagement ring.

In the coming months we set a wedding date in August of this year.

Recently, she ended the engagement.

I'm asking that the engagement ring be returned. She is stating it is a gift.

My understanding is that an enagement ring is a pledge to marry some one; and that it should be returned if that pledge is broken or otherwise made null and void.

What is the legal answer in the state of Pennsylvania?

Thank you.


Asked on 6/19/00, 1:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
D Patrick Zimmerman Law Offices of D Patrick Zimmerman

Re: Engagement Ring -- Pledge or Gift

Pa Supreme Court put to rest issue about a year ago. It is a conditional gift. No marriage no gift. The ring is yours, and so clearly, that she may have to pay damages to you for keeping it.

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Answered on 8/26/00, 4:10 pm


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