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§ 1147. — 1147. (Enacted 1872.)

California § 1147.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code CIVCivil Code - CIV
Div. 2.DIVISION 2. PROPERTY
Title4.
Part 4.TITLE 4. TRANSFER
Ch. 3.CHAPTER 3. Transfer of Personal Property
Art. 3.ARTICLE 3. Gifts

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Cal. Civil Code - CIV Code § 1147. (2026).

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A verbal gift is not valid, unless the means of obtaining possession and control of the thing are given, nor, if it is capable of delivery, unless there is an actual or symbolical delivery of the thing to the donee.

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Enacted 1872.
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