Zhou is an older unmarried young man
met Lin under the guidance of a matchmaker
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After months of understanding
Lin followed Zhou to live in Shengsi, Zhoushan
And run a small shop together
Zhou went to Lin's hometown to discuss the engagement
The two parties agreed on a bride price of 180,000 yuan
After getting engaged, obtaining a license, and getting drunk, 60,000 yuan was paid in 3 installments
After the two got engaged
Zhou transferred money to pay the first bride price of 60,000 yuan
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Unfortunately, however
Three months later, Zhou suffered a sudden cerebral hemorrhage
Lin accompanied Zhou to many places for treatment for several months without improvement
The wedding of both parties also fell through
Zhou's family was also treated for illness
Financial difficulties arise
Zhou sued the court
On the grounds that the parties have not registered their marriage
Lin was asked to return the bride price of 60,000 yuan
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After the presiding judge receives the case
Contact both parties for mediation as soon as possible
Inform the percentage of the bride price
It should be combined with the consumption of key money
Factors such as the living conditions of the two parties living together are taken into account
The judge said
Lin and Zhou have been living together for half a year
And after Zhou's illness, Lin fulfilled his duty to accompany him
There are also certain expenditures during this period
It is advisable to take into account a combination of factors
Return the bride price of 36,000 yuan
Both parties agreed on the amount
What the judge said
On February 1 this year, the Provisions of the Supreme People's Court on Several Issues Concerning the Application of Law in the Trial of Cases Involving Disputes Involving Bride Price came into effect, and the new regulations improved the rules for the return of bride price, taking the length of living together as an important factor in determining whether and what proportion of the bride price should be returned.
In this case, although the plaintiff and defendant had not registered their marriage, they had already lived together. If the bride price is returned in full just because the marriage has not been registered, it is contrary to the principle of fairness and is not conducive to protecting the legitimate rights and interests of women. Therefore, the judge comprehensively considered the actual use of the bride price and other facts, and determined the specific proportion of the return.
Source: Zhejiang Legal News, Shengsi Court, Ping An Zhoushan