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ESTATE OF BLETSCH

25 Wis.2d 40 (1964)

ESTATE OF BLETSCH: BLETSCH, Appellant, v. BARTH, Executor, and another, Respondents.

Supreme Court of Wisconsin.

September 29, 1964.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

For the appellant there were briefs and oral argument by Michael J. Dunn of Milwaukee, and Philip G. Brennan of Chicago, Illinois.

For the respondent Barth there was a brief by Randall, Zimmers, Randolph & Randall of Milwaukee, and oral argument by Wilke M. Zimmers.

For the respondent Shriners' Hospital for Crippled Children there was a brief by Mount & Keck of Milwaukee, and oral argument by Herbert L. Mount.

GORDON, J.

The trial court analyzed the evidence and determined that the testator's purpose was "to help crippled children through Masonic charitable organizations of the state of Illinois." The following conclusion of law was entered:

"That the only organization whose operations closely reflect the intent of the deceased is in the `Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children' located in Chicago, Illinois."

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