The answer depends upon the terms under which the cruise was given to you. A gift inter vivos must be absolute and irrevocable to be valid. Gardella v. Santini, 65 Nev. 215, 216 (1948). Nevada law will look to the intent of the parties in making the transfer. For example, when a husband transfers title to his separate property from his name into his wife's name, he is presumed to intend a gift to the wife, even f his original intent was to defraud creditors. Peardon v. Peardon, 65 Nev. 717, 201 P.2d 309 (1948). If the person who gave you the ticket can assert that the ticket was not a gift but was conditioned upon express promises by you or an agreement for consideration to be given to the donor, there could be an action.
Answered on Dec 06th, 2012 at 12:08 PM