Haber (H) and Vigil (W) exchanged engagement rings. Their relationship quickly deteriorated and got very physical. The couple separated, and W filed for a protective order. The protective order was issued, and the parties were ordered to return the engagement rings they had given to each other. W objected to returning her ring. The police were instructed to hold the ring until the matter was settled. H filed a motion in district court to have the ring given to him. The court found that W had canceled the wedding, but that was based on H's misconduct and then ordered that W could keep the ring. H appealed.

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