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Originally Posted by Yorkieville200  Also, why did it take the woman a week to decided she wanted the dog back?
I don't think it would hold up in court. They had a "verbal agreement" and they are just as binding as a written contract.
I think a judge would get to the bottom of it pretty quick. |
Even human adoptions have a "cooling off" period which allows the birth mother time to change her mind.
You are right, a verbal contract can be just as binding as a written contract, but a court would have to determine whether it has all the needed elements. It is already missing "consideration", something of value like money. Since it has just been a matter of days, I doubt the judge would decide that the owner had the required intent when she gave her dog away.
Remember, a court would not decide who the dog would be best with, but only if a true "meeting of the minds" occurred. I doubt it would find in the MIL's favor.