Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia

If I gave someone an egagement ring and then later called off the engagement, do I get the ring back?


Asked on 1/19/11, 5:27 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Yes, if it all went down in the Commonwealth where if the marriage doesn't

happen, the ring giver has the legally recognized right to get it back. (And, furthermore, it doesn't matter who called it off.)

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Answered on 1/24/11, 5:37 pm
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

It's called the conditional gift rule.

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Answered on 1/25/11, 5:05 am


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