Virginia § 55.1-102 - When gift of personal property invalid
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§ 55.1-102. When gift of personal property invalid
No gift of any personal property is valid (i) unless conveyed by deed or will or (ii) unless the donee or a person claiming under the donee has and remains in actual possession of such personal property. If the donor and donee reside together at the time of the gift, possession at the place of their residence is not a sufficient possession within the meaning of this section. This section shall not apply to personal paraphernalia used exclusively by the donee.
Code 1919, § 5142; Code 1950, § 55-3; 1973, c. 401; 2019, c. 712.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 55.1-102
What does Code of Virginia § 55.1-102 cover?
Section 55.1-102 ("When gift of personal property invalid") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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