In contemplation of death during risky surgery,Donnelly,a guitarist,gives his guitars to Cathy. The surgery is successful,and Donnelly does not die. The gift of the guitars is
A)not revoked because it was a gift causa mortis.
B)not revoked because it was a gift inter vivos.
C)revoked because it was a gift causa mortis.
D)revoked because it was a gift inter vivos.

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A gift causa mortis is a gift made in contemplation of imminent death. If the donor survives, the gift is automatically revoked.

In Contemplation of Death During Risky Surgery,Donnelly,a Guitarist,gives His Guitars