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After the engaged couple has married, the engagement gift becomes subject to the rights of the woman.
Bride price is the property given on the part of the man to the part of the woman’s father, mother, or guardian in return for the woman agreeing to marry. If the marriage failed to take place, the man may claim its return.
Section1437.No engagement shall ground a request for a court to enforce a marriage.
If there is a promise to pay a penalty upon breach of the engagement contract, such promise is void.
Section1438.Upon engagement, if any party breaches the engagement contract, that party must be liable to make compensation.
Section1439.Such compensation may be claimed for the following:
(1)for compensating the injury to the body or reputation of the man or woman;
(2)for compensating the expenses incurred in good faith by the engaged person or his or her father, mother, or guardian in preparation for the marriage;
