Shanxi's "Engagement Rape Case" and Betrothal Gift Dispute Case Sentence in First Instance. On March 28, the Yanggao County People's Court heard and pronounced a first-instance judgment on a marriage contract property dispute case.

The court held that the 100,000 yuan and 2 rings paid by the man to the woman as a betrothal gift in this case should be considered asbetrothal gifts. Regarding the man’s request for the return of daily expenses including 1,644 yuan for the engagement banquet, the woman had objections to the payment amount and expenses.