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Old 01-16-2006, 06:36 PM
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Engagement Ring Troubles

What is the name of your state? Maryland

My fiance left me in September and has refused to give back the engagement ring. Through research it seems like its a conditional gift that she'd be required to give back. My question is do I have to get a lawyer to take this to court? What kind of specialty lawyer would I need? My fiance basically took everything from me and left me in debt, so I don't want to spend more than I have to. Advice? Thanks!
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This one has BB explaining "conditional Gifts" in detail.

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Old 01-16-2006, 06:44 PM
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What is the name of your state? Maryland

My fiance left me in September and has refused to give back the engagement ring. Through research it seems like its a conditional gift that she'd be required to give back. My question is do I have to get a lawyer to take this to court? What kind of specialty lawyer would I need? My fiance basically took everything from me and left me in debt, so I don't want to spend more than I have to. Advice? Thanks!

File a claim with Small Claims Court...She doesn't have a right to keep the ring.
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Old 01-16-2006, 07:54 PM
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File a claim with Small Claims Court...She doesn't have a right to keep the ring.
I pulled this info from the site for Maryland small claims. It says the claim must be only for money, not a return of property. Also, the ring cost $5500. How should I proceed?

"This guide is designed to help you understand the process of filing a small claim in the District Court of Maryland. Small claims are handled less formally than other cases. While you can hire an attorney if you choose, the rules of evidence and procedure in small claims cases are simplified to make it easier for individuals to represent themselves.
To be tried as a small claim in District Court, your case must meet the following conditions:

• Your claim is for $5,000 or less; and,
• Your claim is for money only, not the return of property or performance of a service; and,
• You are not planning to request any discovery such as interrogatories (written questions that the other side must answer under oath in writing, before trial).

If you do not meet all three of these conditions, you do not have a small claim, and the information in this guide does not apply to your case. "
[url]http://www.courts.state.md.us/district/forms/civil/dccv01br.html[/url]
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