New York Court of Appeals

William M. Prichard, Executors v. John B. Thompson, Appellant

February 26, 188495 N.Y. 76

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals reversed the lower courts, holding that the charitable bequest in the tenth clause of William D. Thompson's will is void for indefiniteness and cannot be enforced, and therefore the $150,000 must pass to the residuary legatee.