The executor has presented for construction paragraph Fifth of testator's will. He contends that the charitable disposition made therein has "failed" and in consequence the disposition falls into the residuary. The charitable beneficiary and the Attorney-General contend that the cy pres doctrine (EPTL 8-1.1) should be applied. So far as pertinent the disposition provides: "FIFTH: I give and...
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