engagement over who gets the ring?

[jman220]

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If I remember my 1L crap (which is a big if), engagements used to be considered binding contracts. In most states, if not all, this is no longer the case. The transfer of the ring as consideration for a promise to marry hasn't been enforceable in a long time.

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Gifts given in consideration of marriage are still recognized in many states, for example in NY, where I live.