Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Wisconsin

Re: Property of whom?

Generally speaking yes it is a gift. I have to admit I have never actually seen a case involving an engagement ring litigated, but while in law school we discussed whether getting engaged was actually a contract. So, if the person who received the ring is the one who broke off the wedding (breached the contract) then perhaps you have a claim to have the ring (consideration) returned.

But, usually when you give someone something it is considered a gift, and it would be, in my estimation, difficult to get an engagement ring back. (Not to mention messy and chalk full of personal information if it ever was actually litigated.)

Good luck.