Croxall's Estate

Citations

• 162 Pa. 579
• 29 A. 759
• 1894 Pa. LEXIS 1023

Syllabus

<p>Will — Charitable bequest.</p> <p>Testatrix by her will gave “ one thousand dollars to any institution in Philadelphia that will give shelter to homeless people at night irrespective of creed, color or condition.” The only claimant for the fund was “The Philadelphia Society for Organizing Charity.” The evidence-showed that this society had established wayfarers’ lodges at which shelter had been provided and would continue to be provided for homeless people at night irrespective of color, creed or condition. Held, that the claimant was entitled to the fund.</p>