The American University v. Conover

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Donges, J.

Plaintiff, The American University, sued defendant, Russell G. Conover, executor under the last will and testament of Ida Grant, upon the following instrument:

“July 20, 1927.

“In consideration of my interest in Christian Education and for and in consideration of the mutual promises of other subscribers to The American University Pund of $6,000,000 for endowment, buildings, betterments, equipment, liquidation, and expenses, I hereby promise and will pay to The American University, an educational corporation organized and existing by and under…