If a freeman of London absolutely gives away his goods in his life-time to any of his children, this is good. But if he keeps the deed of gift in his own power, or continues in possession of the goods, then it is a fraud upon the custom.
Citations:
[1692] EngR 54, (1692) 2 Vern 277, (1692) 23 ER 779 (A)
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Torts – Other
Updated: 02 May 2022; Ref: scu.393143
