恋爱期间消费、婚前买车买房……最高法发布涉彩礼纠纷典型案例

Core Viewpoint - The Supreme People's Court of China has released five typical cases related to bride price disputes, aiming to enhance the understanding of judicial rules regarding such disputes and promote family and social civilization through fair adjudication [1]. Group 1: Clarification of Bride Price and Related Financial Transactions - The case "Liu vs. Zhang" clarifies that expenses incurred during a romantic relationship are considered acts of affection and should not be subject to judicial adjustment. Liu's request for the return of funds transferred to Zhang was denied as the transfers were deemed to be for shared living expenses [1]. - The ruling indicates that payments made for purchasing a house or car with the intention of marriage can be treated as bride price and adjudicated accordingly. In the case "Zhao vs. Li," the court recognized the car purchase as having bride price characteristics, leading to a partial refund decision based on various factors [1]. Group 2: Judicial Stance on Fraudulent Marriage Practices - The cases emphasize a strict judicial stance against fraudulent practices in marriage, such as marriage scams. In "Zheng vs. Wu," despite the marriage registration, the court supported Zheng's request for divorce and full return of the bride price due to the short duration of cohabitation [2]. - The case "Wang vs. Sun" addresses situations where couples have lived together for an extended period without formal marriage registration, ruling against the return of bride price. The court considered the length of cohabitation, whether children were born, and the purpose of the bride price as key factors in balancing interests [2].