Clark v. Cummings
Supreme Court of New Hampshire
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…
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