New York case law is clear, ruling in 1971 that an engagement ring “is in the nature of a pledge for the contract of marriage” and the recipient is required “upon demand, to return the ring on the theory that it constituted a conditional gift” (Lowe v. Quinn, 27 NY2d 397).
And, what if the breakup wasn’t mutual or even your idea? Way back in 1992, NY Courts ruled that “whether Defendant was at fault for the breakup of the engagement is wholly irrelevant to his right to recover possession of an engagement ring that he …gave to defendant in contemplation of marriage “(Gagliardo v. Clemente; 180 AD2d 551). So the diamond (or perhaps cubic zirconia!) must be returned!
So, this Valentine’s Day, if the proposal ends with a “yes,” we hope you mean it…. unlike discarded broken pie-crust, a broken engagement means a return of the ring……
Long a favorite here at NYLI, and certainly worthy of an alliterative headline, Nutshells provide a quick introduction to a specific area of law. So, without any further fuss or ado, here’s the 2025 list (so far!) of Nutshells making their debut… Whether you are scary or not, if you are a litigator –you need…
LLAGNY’s Graphic Novel Book Group will meet via Zoom on Thursday March 26th at 12. We will discuss by You Must Take Part in Revolution by Badiucao and Melissa Chan (available at NYPL). Please see our LibGuide for past and upcoming titles. Please contact, Eileen Dolan at edolan@NYLI.org to be added to the meeting.
We’d like to start off March — Women’s History month — with an appreciation of Kate Stoneman, the first woman to practice law in New York. Kate Stoneman, from a farming family in upstate New York , graduated New York Normal College and taught for forty years…. And Kate was an instrumental member in the…
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 – 11am Join Ellyssa Valenti Kroski for an in-depth exploration of AI governance and risk management tailored specifically for law libraries. This engaging session focuses on two cornerstone frameworks — the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) and the EU AI Act — offering a detailed breakdown of their principles…
Now that you’re back from the AALL Conference… it’s time for a little Chicago Trivia… Check out my Chicago Trivia & Nicknames Crossword Puzzle by Clicking Here !!
Summer Olympics is in glamorous Paris this go around, and the countries of the world watch as their athletes compete for the gold…. And at The New York Law Institute, we have sources on Sports Law and Olympic Game issues that are research gold for members! As always, it’s good to start with a Nutshell…….
