November 2, 2007

Judge Issues Mixed Rulings in Lawsuit vs. Princeton

By ERIN STROUT

Family and university claim victories in dispute over donors' intent

A New Jersey Superior Court judge released seven decisions in a case involving Princeton University and a major donor last week, 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,

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