Question
A sum of money was given to a person as a gift with the condition that he should use the money to purchase tools with which he could earn. The person used the money for something else. The donor is now demanding the return of the gift. Does he have this right?
Answer
The money which was given to the person is a gift. He became the owner of the gift when he took possession of it. The condition attached to the gift simply falls away. He may do with the money as he pleases. The donor has no right of demanding the return of the gift.
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- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 22 No 11
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- 2
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