[Solved] A donated a house and lot to B orally. Since then, B has been in possession for a period of 30 years declaring the same for taxation purposes. Is the donation valid?

Q.	A donated a house and lot to B orally. Since then, B has been in possession for a period of 30 years declaring the same for taxation purposes. Is the donation valid?
A.	No, the donation is void because it was not put into writing.
B.	Yes, the oral donation can be the basis of a valid title because of laches.
C.	No, the donation is void because it was not put into a public instrument.
D.	Yes, the donation is valid because a contract can be valid in any form.
Answer» C. No, the donation is void because it was not put into a public instrument.

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