Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Virginia

I was preposed to and given a ring. I gave the ring back because did not want to marry the guy. We continued to see each other he gave me the ring back and said it was mine because he bought it for me whether we marry or not. I told him that i was not going to marry him and couldn't accept ring he insissted and but the ring in my coat pocket. I brought it home and it has been on my dresser ever since. Now he wants it back because he says he realizes we are not going to be together and I don't love him like I should. Can he sue me for the ring? Do I legally hve to give it back?


Asked on 3/28/10, 7:17 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Yes, if the ring was an engagement ring(given in return for a promise to marry), under Virginia law, if the marriage fails to occur, the recipient of the ring is bound to return it to the marriage proposer.

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Answered on 4/02/10, 7:40 am


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