Judge Issues Mixed Rulings in Case of Major Donor vs. Princeton U.

By Erin Strout

A New Jersey Superior Court judge released seven decisions in a case involving Princeton University and a major donor on Thursday, clearing the way for a trial in a closely watched lawsuit that could have serious implications for issues of donor intent and for philanthropic management in higher education and nonprofit organizations.

In issuing the rulings, Judge Neil H. Shuster set up guidelines for a trial, which has yet to be scheduled.

Both sides are claiming

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Judge Issues Mixed Rulings in Lawsuit vs. Princeton - November 2, 2007
Judge Issues No Rulings After Hearing Arguments in Case of Princeton Donation - November 29, 2006
Decision Expected in Princeton Donor Case - October 25, 2007
Ruling in Donor Lawsuit Against Princeton Is Expected Tomorrow - October 24, 2007
First Day Ends in Court Proceedings Over Donation to Princeton, With No Rulings - November 28, 2006

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