Gift Or Not

[TAVERNIER]

I WAS INGAGED.
GIFTS WERE EXCHANGED BY MYSELF AND THE OTHER PARTY.
THE OTHER PARTY BECAME ANGRY AT THE BREAK-UP AND
REQUESTED A CERTAIN ITEM TO BE RETUNED.
I REFUSE UDER THE BASIS THIS WAS MADE A GIFT TO ME.
I MIGHT ADD, THE ENGAGEMENT RING WAS RETURNED.
NOW, THIS IS THE CATCH!
THE GIFT WAS PURCHSED ON A CREDIT CARD ACCOUNT BOTH
PARTIES OWNED.
THE PRIMARY ACCOUNT HOLDER IS THE PERSON REQUESTING THE ITEM BACK.
I HAVE THE PURCHASE ORDER WITH HIS SIGNATURE AND TWO WITNESSES THAT THE SUEING PARTY TOLD, THIS WAS A GIFT PURCHASE FOR ME FOR CHRISTMAS.
WHAT IS THE LAW CONCERING GIFTS.

 

[Michael Wechsler]

The answer changes depending upon the state you are in.

If it was a Christmas gift only, it is likely yours. If it was a gift in contemplation of marriage... perhaps it may be yours. Regardless, they would have to take you to court. They could not claim it was stolen since it was given to you. What you want to do is probably up to you and your how you may feel about keeping it morally.