Tinkham v. Town of Mattapoisett
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The court held that the 1968 deed created a charitable trust (called a 'public trust' under Massachusetts common law) and that cy pres was not justified because the original purpose of the trust was still capable of being fulfilled, despite the access difficulties.
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