Hutchinson v. Tulane University of Louisiana

Plaintiffs are the sister and the children of a deceased sister of Alexander C. Hutchinson, who died in the city of New Orleans on January 14, 1895. They sue to recover the legacy to the defendant under the will of their deceased brother and uncle, on the ground that the legacy has lapsed for the nonfulfillment by the legatee of the conditions imposed by the testator. The suit was dismissed on an exception of no right or cause of action, and plaintiffs have appealed.

The pertinent provision in the will of Alexander C. Hutchinson, reads as follows, viz.:

"After the above named gifts and bequests…