Group 1 - The Supreme People's Court has released a third batch of typical cases related to bride price disputes, aiming to unify the adjudication standards for such cases and respond to new situations and issues in judicial practice [1] - The court clarified that payments for housing and vehicles made with the intention of marriage can be treated according to bride price adjudication rules, considering local customs and the purpose of the payment [2] - A case involving a car payment was highlighted, where the court determined that the payment was made with the intention of marriage, thus qualifying as a bride price, and ordered a partial refund based on various factors [3] Group 2 - The court reiterated its stance against obtaining property through marriage, emphasizing that any party seeking property must return it if the marriage does not occur, and criminal liability may apply in cases of fraud [4] - In assessing bride price disputes, the court will consider not only whether a marriage registration occurred but also the background of the parties, their cohabitation circumstances, and any wrongdoing [4]
最高法发布涉彩礼纠纷典型案例 恋爱期间消费属情谊行为范畴，不宜由司法调整
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-01-12 00:26