Meaker v Picot [1972] JJ 2161 (25 September 1972)

Meaker v Picot [1972] JJ 2161 (25 September 1972)

A gift to educational establishments, without qualification, is not charitable unless it is clear that an element of public benefit is intended.

Citation
[1972] JJ 2161
Parties
Applicant: Meaker; Respondent: Picot
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
25 September 1972
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Charitable Purposes, Educational Purposes, Public Benefit
Charity Law Charitable Purposes Educational Purposes Public Benefit

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Parties

Meaker

Applicant

Picot

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a gift to educational establishments without qualification is charitable
  2. 2 Whether public benefit is a necessary element for a charitable gift

Ratio Decidendi

A gift to educational establishments, without qualification, is not charitable unless it is clear that an element of public benefit is intended.

Court Disposition

application dismissed