In Clayton v. Hallett, 30 Colo. 231, 70 Pac. 429, the court had under consideration the will of George W. Clayton wherein there was a provision that "all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate * * * I do hereby, give, devise and bequeath, unto the corporation of the city of Denver, in trust nevertheless.
Summary of this case from People v. Denver465 MDA 2018
10-17-2018
COM. v. HALLETT, C.
Affirmed.
In Clayton v. Hallett, 30 Colo. 231, 70 Pac. 429, the court had under consideration the will of George W. Clayton wherein there was a provision that "all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate * * * I do hereby, give, devise and bequeath, unto the corporation of the city of Denver, in trust nevertheless.
Summary of this case from People v. DenverIn Clayton v. Hallett, 30 Colo. 231, 70 Pac. 429, we said: "It seems that at the common law a bequest or devise to charity is peculiarly favored.
Summary of this case from Jeffreys v. Trust Co.Full title:COM. v. HALLETT, C.
Court:Superior Court of Pennsylvania.
Date published: Oct 17, 2018
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