A deed is nothing but the vestment of a gift.

Explanation

The deed is the clothing of the grant — the formal expression through which the intention to convey is made operative.

Where this applies

• The deed is just the formal expression of the gift — the clothing of the grant.
• Without the intention to convey, the deed is empty form.
• The deed gives formal expression to the intention to transfer.

See also

• 11.2.3 Delivery makes a deed speak.
• 11.2.4 It is the tenor of the deed which gives validity to the estate.