Beberman v. Segal

This motion is for an order entering judgment on the pleadings in favor of the defendant on the ground that the complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted.

The parties were engaged to be married. The engagement having been broken, suit was brought to recover the ring given by plaintiff to defendant when they became engaged, and in case the ring could not be returned for damages for $1,200 for its detention plus costs of suit.

Defendant contends that the plaintiff's right to recover the ring or damages for its detention is barred by statute, N.J.S.A. 2:39A-1 et seq.

Plaintif…