· 6/29/1881
Inhabitants of Arlington v. Lyons
Citations
- 131 Mass. 328
- 1881 Mass. LEXIS 248
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- noting that the Sisters of Mercy’s whole object is public charity, the institution has no aim of gain or profit, and none of the sisters receive any compensation
- allowing the tax exemption when (1) the institution was open to all sick persons regardless of ability to pay and (2
- allowing the tax exemption when (1) the institution was open to all sick persons regardless of ability to pay and (2) no funds were diverted from the institution and all revenue from paying patients was devoted solely to benefit those unable to pay and to extend and enlarge the charity
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Judges: Morton
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