(in the US) It used to be called Breach of Promise - but I do not believe that this outdated statute is still on the books in most states, and if it is, it is no longer enforced or prosecuted.
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Dexter breaks off the engagement.
Typically, an engagement ring is considered a gift. However, if the recipient of the ring breaks off the engagement the ring is usually returned. If the giver of the ring breaks off the engagement the ring is usually not returned and considered a form of apology.
In New York State, engagement rings are considered conditional gifts. This means that if the engagement is called off, the ring typically goes back to the person who gave it. However, there may be exceptions based on the circumstances of the breakup. It's important to consult with a legal professional for specific advice on engagement ring laws in New York.
The clocks in "Great Expectations" stop at 20 minutes to 9. This is the moment when Miss Havisham's life was disrupted when she received a letter breaking off her engagement.
The term used to describe the breaking off is calve. The pieces, after they have broken off are called icebergs.
That is perfectly legal. The term "charge off" does not mean that the debt is not still valid and fully collectible.
If the man calls off the engagement who keeps the ring in the state of MS
Unless the question is asking for a 'slang' term, there is no legal word or definition that applies to such an individual.
First of all, an engagement ring is considered a gift and as such belongs to the recipient. If you are trying to get the ring back because your fiancee broke off the engagement, you will probably not succeed. If you are trying to get the ring back because you broke off the engagement, you will not succeed.
It depends on who broke the engagement then who gets to keep the ring. If the woman breaks off the engagement the man keeps the ring. If the man breaks the engagement, the woman keeps the ring.
Breaking off a branch of a tree is a physical change.