sham gift

sham gift
A gift in form but not in fact, there being no intent or understanding on the part of the purported donor or purported donee that the former should divest himself of control over the subject matter. Richardson v Smith (CA2 Conn) 102 F2d 697, 125 ALR 774.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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