Asked by Kareena Liling on May 12, 2024
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Korbin asked Karen to marry him and gave her a 1 carat diamond engagement ring. Three months later, Karen broke the engagement because she decided she was not ready for marriage. According to most courts, Korbin may:
A) not recover the ring because it was a gift.
B) recover the ring because he did not break the engagement and the gift was conditional.
C) not recover the ring even if the marriage does not take place because gifts cannot be conditional.
D) recover the ring and sue for damages.
Engagement Ring
A ring typically given as a symbol of commitment when proposing marriage.
Conditional
A status that depends on certain requirements being met or conditions being fulfilled.
Recover
The act of obtaining a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength, or regaining possession or control of something lost or taken away.
- Gain insight into the conditions that permit the giving of gifts and the legal implications tied to these actions.
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Savannah PetersenMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Most courts view an engagement ring as a conditional gift, where the condition is the marriage taking place. If the engagement is broken and the marriage does not occur, the giver of the ring (in this case, Korbin) has the right to recover it, as the condition (marriage) was not fulfilled.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the conditions that permit the giving of gifts and the legal implications tied to these actions.