Seymour v. Sanford
Supreme Court of Connecticut
Suit to determine the validity and construction of a clause in the will of Sarah Sanford Black of New Milford, deceased, brought to and reserved by the Superior Court in Litchfield County, Burpee, J., upon the allegations of the complaint, for the advice of this court.
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Suit to determine the validity and construction of a clause in the will of Sarah Sanford Black of New Milford, deceased, brought to and reserved by the Superior Court in Litchfield County, Burpee, J., upon the allegations of the complaint, for the advice of this court. Miss Caroline S. Sanford, sister of Mrs. Black, provided in her will as follows: “I also give and devise to my beloved sister, Sarah S. Black, the sum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000) in cash, or in such securities belonging to my estate as she may select, to be hers absolutely; but with the hope and expectation and…
1Opinion of the CourtWheeler, J.
The will of Miss Sanford bequeathed to her sister, Mrs. Black, $15,000 absolutely, “but with the hope and expectation and perfect faith that she will expend so much of the income and principal thereof, if it should become necessary, in the carrying on of a certain charity.”
In a letter of Miss Sanford to her sister, written shortly after the execution of her will, the object of the charity is specified and its purpose so expressed as to make its meaning unmistakable, and the reason for not naming in her will the object of her bounty is stated.
One claimant to this fund, All Saints Memorial…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- Dennis v. HolsappleIndiana Supreme Court · 1897
- Hughes v. FitzgeraldSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1905
- Bristol v. AustinSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1873
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