Speaker v. Keating

My view of this case is along a line not discussed in the opinion — one which, it seems to me, clearly requires us to give effect to the unquestioned intention of the deceased. Shortly stated, it is that a valid assignment of title to personal property is good without formal delivery of the property itself. There can be no question —for it is too well settled — that a deed of gift is as valid as a gift by tradition; this law is as thoroughly recognized in New York as elsewhere. Ham v. Van *709Orden, 84 N.Y. 257; Johnson v. Williams, 63 How.Prac. 233; Matson v. Abbey, 70 Hun 475, 24 N.Y.S. 284;…