Which statement about a donee beneficiary is true?
A)The donee beneficiary is not entitled to enforce a contract against either party.
B)The donee beneficiary usually does not give consideration in return for the gift.
C)The donee beneficiary is a third party to a contract whereby the promisee is fulfilling some duty.
D)All of the above.

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A donee beneficiary is a third party who benefits from a contract where one of the parties intends to make a gift to the third party. The donee beneficiary usually does not give any consideration in return for the gift. Therefore, option B is correct. Option A is incorrect as a donee beneficiary has the right to enforce the contract against the promisor. Option C is also incorrect as a donee beneficiary is not fulfilling any duty, but is simply receiving a gift.

Which Statement About a Donee Beneficiary Is True