Court Orders Bride to Return $70,000 Engagement Ring

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that a would-be bride must return a $70,000 engagement ring to her former fiancé. The decision resolves a lengthy legal battle over who bears responsibility when a relationship collapses, marking a significant ruling in Massachusetts' legal history.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that a former bride-to-be must return a $70,000 engagement ring to her ex-fiancé. This decision comes as the conclusion of a protracted legal dispute between Bruce Johnson and his former partner, Caroline Settino.

For 65 years, courts in Massachusetts have grappled with similar cases, determining who is at fault when engagement promises fall through. This landmark decision marks a definitive stance by the state's highest court on such matters.

The case began when Johnson decided to end their engagement and sought to reclaim the expensive Tiffany & Co ring. The court's ruling in his favor sheds light on legal precedents concerning relationship breakdowns.

(With inputs from agencies.)