5.01 Activity 3 Apply and Debate

5.01 Activity 3 Apply and Debate

1.  Jerry Banks asks Jennifer Sands to marry him and gives her a diamond ring which he places on her finger. She accepts the ring and the proposal. 4 months later Jennifer cancels the engagement for no reason. In addition she refuses to return the engagement ring and told Jerry she had the right to keep the ring under the law. Is Jennifer correct? Why or why not?

2.  Meridith wants to keep using her maiden name after she and Larry get married. Larry takes exception to it and tells her that the law requires her to use his last name. Meridith decides to take Larry to court over the issue. How would you decide this case? Yes or no? Why?

3.  Prior to getting married Polly and Frederick enter into an oral premarital agreement. They both agree that if something happens and their marriage ends, that Polly will get the furniture in their house and Frederick will get their car.

Is this agreement valid and enforceable?