Michigan Laws > Chapter 554 > Act 373 of 1925 – Gifts, Grants, Bequests, and Devises
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| § 554.381 | Public welfare purposes; validity of gifts and bequests |
| § 554.382 | Public welfare purposes; definition |
Terms Used In Michigan Laws > Chapter 554 > Act 373 of 1925 - Gifts, Grants, Bequests, and Devises
- Bequest: Property gifted by will.
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- Devise: To gift property by will.
- Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o