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.
1 Answer from Attorneys
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.