WEDDING DAY BLUES

Dr. Bob, age 58, is an extremely wealthy, attractive, and physically fit local surgeon who has never married. One day, while working out at a local health club, Dr. Bob meets Susie, who is extremely attractive and extremely intelligent, having a doctorate degree from a prestigious institution. The two start dating, and Dr. Bob showers Susie with gifts (fur coat, television, VCR, jewelry, works of art, etc.). After several months, they announce the date of their wedding, which is six months away. He gives her a lavish diamond engagement ring and continues to shower her with gifts (personal computer, sports car, shares of stock, stereo system, microwave oven, additional jewelry). They fly to Paris to celebrate their engagement, with Dr. Bob paying for the entire trip, although Susie offers to share the cost. On the date of the wedding, Dr. Bob is there, but Susie is a no show. She has loaded up her gifts and moved to another town. Dr. Bob hires an investigator, who serves Susie with papers to rescind all the gifts Dr. Bob made or, if she does not have the articles, to obtain the fair market value of the gifts. Susie maintains that there was intent and delivery, and because the gifts are executed, Dr. Bob cannot get them back. Susie has made a living doing this to men all over the country. 1.) Should Susie be allowed to keep all of the gifts? What items, if any, should Dr. Bob get back/ receive payment for? (use the law of gifts to support your argument)

2.) What is your legal argument for Dr. Bob?