Legal Opinion

Clark v. Cummings

Supreme Court of New Hampshire

Decided April 5, 1927PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtMarble, J.

The testator’s language as a whole clearly evinces an intention to create a charitable trust. Glover v. Baker, 76 N. H. 393, 414; Carter v. Whitcomb, 74 N. H. 482, 487; Goodale v. Mooney, 60 N. H. 528. Since his general purpose can be effectuated by judicial decree and his trustees are empowered to select beneficiaries, the gift is not void for uncertainty. French v. Lawrence, 76 N. H. 234, 236; Haynes v. Carr, 70 N. H. 463,479; Snow v. Durgin, 70 N. H. 121, 123, 124; Towle v. Nesmith, 69 N. H. 212; Gafney v. Kenison, 64 N. H. 354, 356. The distinction in this respéct between a bequest for…

2Cited by3 opinions

  1. Society of the Cincinnati v. ExeterSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1943
  2. Souhegan National Bank v. KenisonSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1942
  3. Reed v. Pittsfield School DistrictSupreme Court of New Hampshire · 1940

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