Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Breech of marriage contract
When a contract for marriage has been cancelled by the
bride-to-be and the engagement ring is financed by the
groom-to-be. Is the bride-to-be entitled to keep the
ring or return it to the groom who has been jilt
Asked on 10/25/00, 5:11 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
John Pfister, Jr.
Pfister & Associates
Re: Breech of marriage contract
If the bride-to-be left the marriage without cause, then the husband-to-be should be entitled to the ring back. If the amount is less than $5000, then you can bring the claim in a small claims court with or without a lawyer.
Good luck
John Pfister
Answered on 11/15/00, 8:32 pm