A Saudi man who broke off his engagement has sued his ex-fiancée, asking her to return the gifts he gave her during their engagement period, which lasted about two months. The gifts included a mobile phone, a gold ring, a watch, and perfumes, among other things, which he valued at around SR9,000 (approximately BD900).
The ex-fiancée told the court she was surprised to receive a lawsuit from her former partner, as he was the one who had broken off their engagement.
The suitor, separated from his former wife with whom he had three children, had proposed to the divorced woman but then decided to extend their engagement, citing extenuating circumstances.
He later broke off the engagement, choosing to reconcile with his former wife.
The plaintiff then filed a lawsuit asking her to return the gifts or reimburse him for their value.
The woman responded before the court that she had been harmed by the suitor, who had misled her family into believing he wanted to marry her, stating that she left her job at his request.
Saudi Arabia's Family Court ruled in the woman’s favour, concluding that the gifts given by the plaintiff to his fiancée during the engagement period were her right, and the fiancé had no right to reclaim them according to the Personal Status Law.
The court decided to dismiss the case, stating that its ruling was final.
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