James and Maria dated for two years.On the event of their second anniversary,James gave Maria a $20,000 diamond engagement ring.Two months later,James called off the engagement without giving Maria any valid reason.Under the traditional rule:

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If the engagement was unjustifiably broken by the donor,the traditional rule generally bars the donor from recovering gifts made in contemplation of marriage.Since James did not give Maria any justifiable reason for calling off the engagement,he cannot recover the ring from her.

James and Maria Dated for Two Years