Fayne v Martin

• Jurisdiction: Ireland
• Court: Supreme Court (Irish Free State)
• Judgment Date: 01 January 1925
• Date: 01 January 1925

S. C., I. F. S.,

Fayne

and

Martin

Words used in making the gift - Direction to make payments -Delivery - Essential requisites of a donatio mortis causa.

A donatio mortis causa may be made by the donor placing moneys upon deposit receipt in the joint names of himself and the donee. The handing of the deposit receipt to the donee is sufficient delivery, and a direction by the donor to the donee to make certain payments out of the money does not invalidate the gift. D., the owner of a deposit receipt...