The marriage had fallen apart six months after the wedding.
Then the groom's mother took her former daughter-in-law to court demanding the return of a $30,000 wedding gift.
The bride said there was nothing to return.
Judge: “Mrs. Parker, you're asking for your $30,000 back?”
Groom's Mother: “Yes, Your Honor.”
Judge: “Why?”
Groom's Mother: “Because it wasn't an unconditional gift. I gave it to them to help them buy their first house. If the marriage ended before they bought one, the money was supposed to come back.”
Bride: “That's not what she told us.”
Judge: “What did she tell you?”
Bride: “She gave us the money at the wedding and said, ‘This is my gift to both of you. Use it however you want.’”
Groom's Mother: “I told them what the money was for.”
Bride: “You said you hoped we'd use it for a house.”...