Levine v. Levine

This was an action brought by Rebecca K. Levine against her husband, Philip Levine, to recover one thousand dollars which she claims was given to her by her father as a wedding present, and which she loaned to her husband on a promise of repayment, and which he claims was given to him personally by the wife’s father. There was a verdict and judgment for the wife against her husband for one thousand dollars and the costs.

In April, 1924, the parents of the bride gave her an “engagement party” for the “relatives on both sides,” at which her engagement was announced. Both of the parties were…