Jill Claims That Fred, Who Is Terminally Ill and Scheduled

Multiple Choice

Jill claims that Fred, who is terminally ill and scheduled for surgery, gave her a gift of a pearl necklace. Fred says he never made such a gift and that Jill has wrongfully retained his property. If this dispute goes to court, what will the court need to determine?

A) Whether Fred made a gift causa mortis.
B) Whether Fred had donative intent.
C) Whether Jill accepted the property.
D) Whether Jill made a gift inter vivos.