Gillen v. Hadley

Both of the above suits entitled suit number 1 and suit number 2 seek a construction of the will of Henry P. Simmons, deceased. Under the terms of this will a number of trusts were established. In the present proceeding certain of these trusts are attacked as violative of the rule against perpetuities. It is contended on the part of Mary Eliza Hadley, both individually and as trustee, that the trusts which are the subject of attack are valid and should be executed.

The second suit cited above embraces all the issues raised in suit number 1 and also some additional issues with additional…