Trustees of Dartmouth College v. Woodward
Superior Court of New Hampshire
This was an action of trover for sundry articles alleged to be the property of the plaintiffs. The cause was submitted to the decision of the court upon a statement of facts, but as the facts are all stated in the opinion .of the court, it is deemed unnecessary to detail them here.
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This was an action of trover for sundry articles alleged to be the property of the plaintiffs. The cause was submitted to the decision of the court upon a statement of facts, but as the facts are all stated in the opinion .of the court, it is deemed unnecessary to detail them here. And it was agreed that if either party should desire it, the statement of facts should be turned into a special verdict, in order that the. case might be carried to the supreme court of the United States upon a writ of error.
1Opinion of the Court
Mr. Mason.
— By the charter of 1769 a corporation is created, by the name of “The Trustees of Dartmouth College.” The charter recites, that much expense and great labour had been bestowed, in erecting and supporting a charity school, which had become highly useful; and that individuals, as well in England as in this country, were disposed to make donations, for its enlarge*474ment, and more liberal endowment; and that the king, “willing to encourage the laudable and charitable design,” establishéd the corporation. Twelve persons are appointed under the name of trustees, to constitute the…
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