Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Man Sues Fiancée Over Rs 6L Spent
A man in China named He sued his fiancée, Wang, to get back the money he spent on her.
He said she ate too much food from their restaurant and didn't work hard.
He also wanted back the money he spent on gifts like tights and underwear.
The court said Wang should return half of the bride price but not the money spent on gifts.
Both sides were happy with the decision.
This case shows how money and relationships can sometimes cause big arguments.
A man surnamed He sued his fiancée, Wang, to recover 50,000 yuan (Rs 6.35 lakh) spent on her, including a 20,000 yuan (Rs 2.55 lakh) bride price and 30,000 yuan (Rs 3.8 lakh) on courtship expenses.
He claimed Wang ate too much malatang from their restaurant and did not work hard, causing dissatisfaction among his family.
Wang defended herself by questioning the practicality of the gifts and stating that He was too calculating.
The court ruled that Wang should return half of the bride price but denied He's claim for the 30,000 yuan spent on private items, citing their emotional value.
Both parties expressed satisfaction with the court's decision, which highlighted the complexities of financial agreements in relationships.
- Who
- He (plaintiff) and Wang (defendant), residents of Heilongjiang and Hebei provinces, China
- What
- A man sued his fiancée to recover money spent on her, including a bride price and courtship expenses
- When
- The case was heard in December 2025
- Where
- The dispute took place in Heilongjiang and Hebei provinces, China
- Why
- He claimed Wang ate too much, did not work hard, and used his money for personal items
- Plaintiff
- He (surname)
- Defendant
- Wang (surname)
- Amount Claimed
- 50,000 yuan (Rs 6.35 lakh)
- Bride Price Paid
- 20,000 yuan (Rs 2.55 lakh)
- Courtship Expenses
- 30,000 yuan (Rs 3.8 lakh)
- Location
- Heilongjiang and Hebei provinces, China
- Occupation
- Worked in a malatang restaurant
- Court Decision
- Wang to return half of the bride price