The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1955] AC 627
[JUDICIAL COMMITTEE]
In re COX, DECD. EDWIN G. BAKER APPELLANT; AND NATIONAL TRUST CO. LD. AND OTHERS RESPONDENTS.
[AND CONNECTED APPEAL.] ON APPEAL FROM THE SUPREME COURT OF CANADA.
1955 May 19.
VISCOUNT SIMONDS L.C., LORD OAKSEY, LORD REID, LORD TUCKER and LORD SOMERVELL OF HARROW.
Charity
— “Charitable purposes only for”
— Limited class of beneficiaries
— Gift of income of residue to employees and ex-employees of company “in perpetuity for charitable purposes only”
— Not a valid charitable bequest
— Poverty, relief of
— Class of beneficiaries.
Canada.