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An engagement entered into by a minor without the said consent is voidable.

Section1437.Engagement gift is the property given on the part of the man to the part of the woman as evidence and guarantee of the marriage with the woman.

The engagement gift shall become subject to the rights of the woman upon the marriage.

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.

Section1438.No engagement shall ground a request for a court to enforce a marriage. If it has been agreed that a penalty will be paid when the engagement contract is breached, such an agreement is void.

Section1439.Upon engagement, if either party breaches the engagement contract, the other party has the right to claim the liability for compensation. In the event that there is engagement gift, if the engagement contract is breached on the part of the man, the engagement gift shall become subject to the rights of the woman, or if the engagement contract is breached on the part of the woman, the engagement gift shall be returned to the part of the man.

Section1440.Compensation may be claimed for the following:

(1)for compensating the injury to the body or reputation of the man or woman;