swhiddon@mail.viptx.net wrote:

I was reading about the laws concerning doweries.

I'm not sure if this is the same in Japan but I believe that once a dowery
is accepted by the groom's family a legal contract of marrige is created.

So maybe Ukyo should call a lawyer, If Genma can't produce her dowry (The
okonomiaki cart, the original, no substitutions) Ranma could be compeled to
marry her.

Actually, I believe you're right; the exchange of dowry gifts was the
formal engagement.  Ukyou has a good case, unless the Tendos can prove
that they also gave a dowry gift... 

Bengman
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