Coconis v. Christakis

This cause came on for trial upon complaint of plaintiff, Michael P. Coconis, against defendant, Virginia Ann Christakis, for possession of a diamond ring or, in the alternative, damages in the sum of $2,500.

FINDINGS OF FACT

In August 1980, plaintiff and defendant formalized previous discussions on the subject of their marriage through the delivery by plaintiff to defendant of a diamond ring. No announcement of the engagement was made through the local print media, as is local custom, and no wedding date was set.

As was understood between the parties, both returned to their respective colleges…