In Re Stewart [1908] 2 Ch 251, the rule was extended to perfect an imperfect gift of bonds to the donor’s wife, equity positively intervening to oust the common law position, the donor being responsible for her acquiring title to the bonds as one of his appointed executors. Note, however, that the rule in Strong v Bird does not apply to an intention to make a gift in the future, which is in effect merely a promise (not enforceable in the eyes of the law) to make a gift at some later date.