Legal Definitions - manual gift

A manual gift is a type of gift where tangible property is transferred from one person to another without any formalities. This type of gift is common in civil law jurisdictions. It is also known as a gift of possession or delivery gift.

An example of a manual gift is when a father gives his son a watch as a birthday present. The father simply hands over the watch to his son without any formalities, and the son becomes the owner of the watch. Another example is when a friend gives another friend a book as a gift. The friend hands over the book to the other friend, and the other friend becomes the owner of the book.

These examples illustrate how a manual gift is made by the physical transfer of tangible property from one person to another without any formalities. The gift becomes effective as soon as the property is delivered to the recipient.