Paca Is Declared Mentally Incompetent

question 34

Multiple Choice

Paca is declared mentally incompetent. Quelita, Paca's friend, insists that Paca transfer her considerable assets to Quelita "for safekeeping." If Paca makes this "gift," a court might conclude that it is not effective on the ground that there was no

• A) acceptance by the donee.
• B) constructive delivery.
• C) donative intent.
• D) relinquishment of control.

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Definitions:

EEG

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Brain Death

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Diffusion Tensor Imaging

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