Reinecke v. Smith

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1933-04-10

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Mr. Justice Roberts delivered the opinion of the Court. In 1922 Douglas Smith, by five instruments, created as many trusts for the benefit, of his wife and four children. The trustees named were the grantor; a son who was a direct beneficiary of one of the trusts and a contingent beneficiary of the others; and a banking company, possessed of trust powers. Neit…

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