References: [1817] EWHC Ch J10
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Ratio: The testator left a bequest in trust for such ‘benevolent purposes’ as the trustees might unanimously agree upon.
Held: The word ‘benevolent’ when coupled with another was not sufficient to restrict the trusts to charitable purposes and it failed.
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