All I want for Christmas is a new kidney

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Court rejects NY doctor's bid over ex's kidney
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MINEOLA, N.Y. (AP) -- A court has rejected a New York surgeon's claim that he should get $1.5 million in his divorce settlement because he donated a kidney to his wife.
Dr. Richard Batista has said he's entitled to the kidney compensation because Dawnell Batista was denying him visits with their three children.
In a ruling Tuesday, matrimonial referee Jeffrey Grob (Grahb) says the kidney was a gift. It was donated in 2001, during happier times in the marriage.
Grob says a wide range of items are considered marital property -- but donated organs would not be among them.
The doctor's attorney, Dominic Barbara, says he considers the ruling a victory for his client because the donation will be considered as a factor in the overall distribution of marital assets.
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Husband: Merry Christmas, wife!
Wife: Oh my gosh, what beautiful wrapping paper. Can I open it?
Husband: Of course you can. Be careful, though, its very fragile.
Wife: Whatever could it be?
(she unwraps gift box)
Wife: Gasp!
Husband: Do you like it?
(she holds up the item inside the box, it is a bloody organ)
Wife: You got me a kidney! Thank you so much!
Husband: You deserve it. We're going to be together forever!
(wife kisses husband)

The End.