Dowry “Upon Demand” Enforceable as Agreement in Arizona

2023: IRMO ALULDDIN v. ALFARTOUS, Arizona Court of Appeals, Division I

In this case, the Agreement required Husband to pay Wife a total dowry of $25,000 “when she demands it.” These clear, unambiguous contractual provisions are subject to interpretation under neutral principles of law. …Thus, the superior court did not need to assume the role of a religious court or consider ecclesiastical matters forbidden by the First Amendment to enforce the agreement as written.

Dowry “Upon Demand” Enforceable as Agreement in Arizona