Legal Opinion

Brown v. American Fletcher National Bank

Indiana Court of Appeals

Decided February 15, 1988No. 49A02-8707-CV-264PublishedCited by 4 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

HOFFMAN, Judge.

Zilpha Brown appeals the summary judgment granted in favor of American Fletch er National Bank in its capacity as trustee of a testamentary trust established by Zil-pha's father. This case involves no factual disputes and the sole legal issue raised is whether the terms of the trust violate the rule against perpetuities.

The pertinent parts of Zilpha's father's will are as follows:

"ITEM IV

I direct that, after satisfying all the devises of this Will hereinabove made and after the payment of all administration expenses and death taxes as hereinabove provided, my Executrix shall…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Busick v. BusickIndiana Court of Appeals · 1917
  2. SNOUFFER, ETC. v. Peoples Trust and Sav. Co.Indiana Court of Appeals · 1965
  3. Merrill v. WimmerIndiana Supreme Court · 1985

3Cited by4 opinions

  1. Wedel v. American Electric Power Service Corp.Indiana Court of Appeals · 1997
  2. Buck v. BanksIndiana Court of Appeals · 1996
  3. Elliott v. Hardinsburg BranchIndiana Court of Appeals · 1989
  4. Matter of Estate of LaneIndiana Court of Appeals · 1989

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