Legal Opinion
Lanning v. Sisters of St. Francis
New Jersey Court of Chancery
Decided May 15, 1882PublishedCited by 7 opinions
Bill for construction of will'.' On final hearing on pleadings and proofs.
1Opinion of the Court
The Chancellor.
This is a suit for the construction of the will of Mrs. Margaretta Mayer, deceased, late of the city of Trenton. The will was made April 28th, .1880. By the first clause the testatrix directs payment of her debts and funeral expenses. By the second and third she gives directions for her funeral and for masses. By the fourth she gives a small legacy for books for certain poor children. The fifth is as follows :
“ I will $500 to the St. Francis Hospital, in Chambersburgh, Mercer county, state of New Jersey. The $500 shall remain as a fund as long as the hospital lasts. I will…
2Cited by7 opinions
- Swetland v. SwetlandNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1926
- Guaranty Trust Co. v. Catholic, C., N.Y.New Jersey Court of Chancery · 1948
- N.J. Title v. American, Red CrossNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1932
- Pilone v. BlandaNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1988
- First Nat. Bank, Summit v. Freeholders, UnionNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1938
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