gift of contemplation of marriage

gift of contemplation of marriage
A transaction which is something less than a real gift, since in such case the donor may recover back the property if the "donee" breaks the engagement to marry. Williamson v Johnson, 62 Vt 378.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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