246 Mass. 462 | Mass. | 1923
The right of the respondent David M. Van Horn, a nephew, to participate in the distribution of the property of his deceased uncle George S. Aitchison of which the petitioner is the trustee, is to be determined by the construction of the following clause in the memorandum provided for in the instruments of settlement and duly executed by the settlor and the trustee: “ David Melvin Van Horn, nephew, $3,000.00, Worcester, Mass. (On condition that at the time of the death of George T. Aitchison said David Melvin Van Horn is not married to his present wife).” It is contended by the respondent that, the condition being in restraint of marriage, he is entitled to the gift.
It is settled that precedent conditions annexed to a gift
The condition having been valid, the failure of the respondent to bring himself within it deprives him of any share in the trust estate, and the decree of the court of probate should be affirmed.
Ordered accordingly.