Legal Opinion

Christian v. Catholic Church of St. John the Baptist

New Jersey Court of Chancery

Decided May 27, 1920PublishedCited by 8 opinions

On pleadings and proofs.

1Opinion of the Court

Lewis, V. C.

The hill is filed by James Christian, one of the executors of the will of John Hinchliffe, deceased, praying for the instructions of the court regarding the payment of a certain legacy, and for the appointment of a trustee in relation ihereto.

The defendants in the suit are the co-executor, Rev. Dr. Anthony II. Stein; the Catholic Church of St. John the Baptist, of Paterson, New Jersey,-and" John D. Hinchliffe, who is the residuary legatee under the will.

The provisions of the will involved are as follows:

■‘Tenth.- — I give, devise and bequeath to my executors hereinafter named, all…

2Cited by8 opinions

  1. Hodge v. WellmanSupreme Court of Iowa · 1920
  2. Mirinda v. KingNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1951
  3. Cinnaminson, C., Assn. v. Fidelity-Phila., C.New Jersey Court of Chancery · 1948
  4. In Re PfizerNew Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division · 1954
  5. Y.W.C.A. of Camden v. MurrelleNew Jersey Court of Chancery · 1948

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