The manner gives law to the gift.

Explanation

The terms and conditions attached to a gift by the donor govern its use — the recipient takes subject to the mode prescribed.

Where this applies

• I donated land to a charity with the condition it be used as a park — they want to build offices on it.
• The donor specified the money should go to scholarships, not general operations.

See also

• 5.4.8 The will of the donor, manifestly expressed in his deed of gift, is to be observed.
• 6.4.1 A condition precedent must be fulfilled before the effect can follow.