Low v. Spellman

ROBERTS, Justice.

Catherine and Paul Spellman appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court (York County, Brennan, J.) voiding an agreement that purports to grant them preemptive rights in property of plaintiff Stanley D. Low. The Spellmans contend that the agreement neither violates the rule against perpetuities nor constitutes an unreasonable restraint on alienation. Because we find both principles to be applicable, we affirm the judgment.

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