Lewis v. Permut

In this non jury trial, plaintiff seeks to recover a diamond engagement ring valued by him at $1,350, which was given by him to the defendant at the time of their engagement to be married. He also seeks to recover six other items of jewelry which were given by him to defendant at various times during the courtship; and also he seeks recovery of eight wedding gifts received by both parties originating from plaintiff’s parents, relatives and friends. Also, involved in this action is the recovery sought by the plaintiff of one half of a joint savings account opened by the parties in the Flushing…