Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York
In NYS, is gift-giving at a Bat Mitzvah considered Mandatory or discretionary?
Asked on 4/17/13, 9:05 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Kenneth Mollins
The Law Office of Kenneth M. Mollins P.C.
The term "gift" under New York law implies discretionary and a gift at any function is never mandatory. The gift can be more accurately described as "customary" and failure to provide a gift may result in social consequences but not legal consequences
Answered on 4/17/13, 9:17 am