Defendant Museum of Fine Arts, the proponent of the gift, established by clear and convincing evidence that in 1958 a since-deceased donor gave it a valid inter vivos gift of a remainder interest in the painting in issue, i.e., immediate transfer of title to the Museum with possession retained by the donor for life. The essential elements of intent to make a present transfer, delivery of the gift (in this case constructive or symbolic) and acceptance by the donee (Gruen...
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