Moore v. Downham

We are called upon in this appeal to decide whether the residuary clause in the last will of Sarah Adela Wilkins, deceased, creates a valid testamentary charitable trust. The chancellor of the lower court thought that it did and so decreed.

The residuary clause in said will is as follows:

“13. I give, bequeath and devise all the rest and residue and remainder of my property, both real, personal and mixed, of whatever kind and nature, and wheresoever situate, unto my executor and trustee, hereinafter named, for the following purpose: (a) To receive said residue; (b) For him to dispose of for…