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Question 1
Ken and Barbie live in Philadelphia, PA. On Valentine's Day, Ken gives Barbie a diamond ring, while simultaneously proposing to her. Barbie's acceptance of the ring creates:
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Correct The status of the engagement ring after a broken engagement depends on the state of residence. In some jurisdictions, courts view the ring as a conditional gift, thereby entitling the man to get it back if the wedding never takes place. In other jurisdictions, the courts reject the conditional gift theory and instead consider the ring a completed gift. Here, Ken and Barbie live in Pennsylvania, a state that considers the engagement ring a conditional gift. As such, Ken gets the ring back if he and Barbie do not get married.
Incorrect! The status of the engagement ring after a broken engagement depends on the state of residence. In some jurisdictions, courts view the ring as a conditional gift, thereby entitling the man to get it back if the wedding never takes place. In other jurisdictions, the courts reject the conditional gift theory and instead consider the ring a completed gift. Here, Ken and Barbie live in Pennsylvania, a state that considers the engagement ring a conditional gift. As such, Ken gets the ring back if he and Barbie do not get married.
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Question 2
Janet and Oscar have been engaged for six years. After much cajoling, Oscar finally agrees to a wedding date. They plan an elaborate wedding for 200 guests. A week before the wedding, Oscar gets cold feet and calls it off. Janet sues Oscar for her loss. What item can she NOT recover?
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Correct If Janet lives in a state that permits a suit for breach of a promise to marry, she can recover for the expenditures made in reliance upon the upcoming wedding. In addition, she can recover for mental anguish, loss to reputation and injury to health. Yet, she cannot recover for the loss of expected financial and social position.
Incorrect! If Janet lives in a state that permits a suit for breach of a promise to marry, she can recover for the expenditures made in reliance upon the upcoming wedding. In addition, she can recover for mental anguish, loss to reputation and injury to health. Yet, she cannot recover for the loss of expected financial and social position.
Question 3
Iris and Gary were engaged a year ago. During this period they have been busy planning a big wedding. Unbeknownst to Iris, Gary was already married. She found out about his marital status two weeks before the wedding. She wanted to sue Gary for the $15,000 she and her family had paid for the wedding. They live in a jurisdiction that requires written contracts to enforce a breach of a promise to marry. Nevertheless, her suit will be successful.
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Correct Since Iris and Gary did not have a written agreement that addressed the nature of reimbursement for expenses in the event the marriage was cancelled, Iris cannot recover her expenses.
Incorrect! Since Iris and Gary did not have a written agreement that addressed the nature of reimbursement for expenses in the event the marriage was cancelled, Iris cannot recover her expenses.
Question 4
Blake and Wanda simultaneously got engaged and bought a house together nine months ago. Instead of their relationship growing stronger during this period, they grew apart. Finally, they separated last month. Wanda moved out of the home they shared. She wants to be reimbursed for her half of the property. Blake refuses to comply with her request so she takes him to court. They live in a jurisdiction that requires written contracts to enforce a breach of promise to marry. What will the court decide?
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Correct Despite the restriction on suits for breach of a promise to marry if there is no written contract, injured parties can usually recovery property transferred in contemplation of marriage. Here, Wanda contributed to the purchase of the residence and owned half of the property. As such, she should be entitled to recover half of the value of the residence.
Incorrect! Despite the restriction on suits for breach of a promise to marry if there is no written contract, injured parties can usually recovery property transferred in contemplation of marriage. Here, Wanda contributed to the purchase of the residence and owned half of the property. As such, she should be entitled to recover half of the value of the residence.