Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Massachusetts

gifts and statue of limitations

From 1989-1991 I dated an art collector who gave art work as

gifts and art work to sell for him. When our romantic

relationship ended in 1991 I returned all art that was

consigned for sale. It's been 10 years plus and he now wants

the gifts back because of the increased value. What are my

rights and is there a statue of limitations to gi


Asked on 9/18/02, 2:58 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Nance Lyons Law Office of Nance Lyons

Re: gifts and statue of limitations

A gift is a gift on delivery. If he alleges employment relationship, that'

s contractual and the statute of limitations is 6 years.

He sounds like a real creep. Check that you have adequte insurance coverage in case these item disappear.

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Answered on 9/20/02, 12:05 pm
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Re: gifts and statue of limitations

A gift is a gift!

While she can make various claims, it is helpful to any future case that these "gifts" have been in your possession for such a time period. It can get more complex, so you need to protect yourself.

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Answered on 9/18/02, 7:53 pm


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