CCQ-1991 - Civil Code of Québec

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1812. The promise of a gift does not constitute a gift but only confers on the beneficiary of the promise the right to claim from the promisor, on the latter’s failure to fulfil his promise, damages equivalent to the benefits which the beneficiary has granted and the expenses he has incurred in consideration of the promise.
1991, c. 64, a. 1812; I.N. 2014-05-01.
1812. The promise of a gift does not constitute a gift but only confers on the beneficiary of the promise the right to claim damages from the promisor, on his failure to fulfil his promise, equivalent to the benefits which the beneficiary has granted and the expenses he has incurred in consideration of the promise.
1991, c. 64, a. 1812.