Yale University v. Town of New Haven

Decided 1899-01-04

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Hamersley, J. In 1887 the corporation of the President and Fellows of Yale College in New Haven was authorized to use the title “Yale University,” and gifts received and contracts made under either of said names were declared to be valid. The powers of the corporation were not otherwise changed. 10 Special Laws, 467. In October, 1895, the University filed with the assessors of the town of New Haven a list of th…

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