Su Lee v. Peck
Nevada Supreme Court
1Opinion of the Court
Evidence of unmistakable intention of donor to make gift is essential requisite of gift inter vivos. 28 C.J. 625, 627, 628, 676, 678.
Ordinarily neither tenant in common can bind other unless his act is previously authorized or subsequently ratified. 38 Cyc. 101; 7 C.L. 879.
Individual Chinese being liable for costs, were personally interested with other members of Joss House Society in result of this action. Counsel's contention in trial court that at common law they are not incompetent as witnesses is exactly contrary to authorities. 40 Cyc. 2244; 12 Enc. Ev. 779.
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2Cases cited21 opinions
- Burgess v. HelmNevada Supreme Court · 1898
- Sharon v. MinnockNevada Supreme Court · 1871
- Winterburn v. ChambersCalifornia Supreme Court · 1891
- Asbury v. HicklinSupreme Court of Missouri · 1904
- Paine v. TildenSupreme Court of Vermont · 1848
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3Cited by11 opinions
- Thurmond v. EspalinNew Mexico Supreme Court · 1946
- Close v. FlanaryNevada Supreme Court · 1961
- Edmonds v. PerryNevada Supreme Court · 1943
- Lanigir v. ArdenNevada Supreme Court · 1966
- Zeigler v. MooreNevada Supreme Court · 1959
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