Understanding Legal Promises and Gifts

What condition did the uncle set for his nephew to receive the money?

• The nephew must travel the world.

• The nephew must refrain from drinking, smoking, swearing, and gambling.

• The nephew must start a business.

• The nephew must get married.

What did the nephew do after his uncle passed away?

• He moved to another country.

• He sued the lawyers and heirs for the money.

• He donated the money to charity.

• He forgot about the promise.

Why did the lawyers refuse to give the nephew the money?

• It was considered a promise to make a gift, which is not enforceable by law.

• The nephew broke the conditions.

• The nephew was not the legal heir.

• The uncle's will was lost.

What is the legal distinction made in the final section?

• Between a loan and a gift.

• Between a promise to make a gift and the actual transfer of a gift.

• Between a contract and a promise.

• Between a will and a testament.

What happens once a gift is transferred?

• It is shared between the giver and recipient.

• It remains with the original owner.

• It can be taken back by the giver.

• It belongs to the recipient.