Asked by Hannah Turner on Jun 11, 2024

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Why are delivery and acceptance both necessary to have a valid gift? Explain.

Valid Gift

A gift that meets all legal requirements to be considered legally effective, typically involving a clear intention to give, acceptance by the recipient, and delivery of the gift.

Delivery

The process of transferring goods from one party to another, completing the sale or fulfilling a term in a contract.

Acceptance

is the agreement to the terms of an offer, contract, or proposal, thus forming a binding contract between the parties.

  • Explain the legal requirements for a valid gift, including delivery and acceptance.
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H?c hành - Gi?i tríJun 16, 2024
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Because a gift involves no consideration or compensation, it is necessary to have delivery of the gift in order for it to be effective. The donee must accept the gift so as to not impose a burden upon the donee for something that is not wanted.