Heiman v. Parrish

The opinion of the court was delivered by

McFarland, C.J.:

The issue before us concerns the ownership of an engagement ring after the engagement was terminated.

The case was called for jury trial. After a brief in-chambers conference (no record of which is before us), the court orally decided the issue in open court. What transpired is concisely journalized as follows:

“The parties stipulate to the following facts:

“1. The issue to be determined is the ownership of an engagement ring.

“2. The plaintiff purchased the engagement ring.

“3. The ring was given to defendant as an engagement ring in…