Jessie donated P200,000.00 to the unborn child of his cousin Laura, which the latter accepted in a private instrument. After 6 months of pregnancy, the fetus was born and baptized Casey. Casey died 22 hours after birth. Jessie sought to recover the P200,000.00. Is Jessie entitled to recover the money he donated?

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