摘要
彩礼作为婚约的伴生物已存在了几千年,我国婚姻法对婚约效力的忽略导致了彩礼法律属性的混乱。为解决实践中的问题,最高人民法院司法解释规定了彩礼返还的3种情况,在一定程度上解决了司法实践中的不一致现象,具有一定的实际意义。因此,有必要对彩礼的法律属性做进一步分析,确定其赠予合同的性质。婚姻法应明确婚约无效的规定,为彩礼的有条件返还确立法律上的依据。
As the company of engagement,betrothal gifts have been existing for thousands of years.While the neglect of engagements＇ effect in Marriage Law in China results the confusion of betrothal gifts＇ legal nature.In order to solve practical problems,the judicial interpretation by the Highest Court regulates the 3 conditions in which betrothal gifts must be returned.It,to some degree,solves the inconsistency in legal practices.Thus,it is necessary to analyze the legal nature of presentation contract.To establish legal basis of the return of betrothal gifts,there must be regulations of voidance of engagement.
关键词
彩礼
婚约
法律属性
赠予合同
betrothal gifts
engagement
legal nature
presentation contract
