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Book 2 · Law of obligations  ›  Title 4 · Donation › Section 516

Concept of donation

(1) A disposition by means of which someone, using their own assets, enriches another person is a donation if both parties are in agreement that the disposition occurs gratuitously.

(2) If the disposition has occurred without the intention of the other party, then the donor may, specifying a reasonable time limit, request the other party to make a declaration as to acceptance. Upon expiry of the period of time, the donation is deemed to be accepted unless the other party has previously rejected it. In the case of rejection, surrender of what has been bestowed may be demanded in accordance with the provisions on the surrender of unjust enrichment.

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