In contemplation of death during risky sur-gery,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)not revoked because it was a gift largesse.

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A gift causa mortis is a gift given in contemplation of death. It is not revoked if the donor survives.

In Contemplation of Death During Risky Sur-Gery,Donnelly,a Guitarist,gives His Guitars