February 13, 2009

Princeton U. Expounds on Lawsuit's Lessons

To the Editor:

In their article about the settlement of the six-and-a-half-year-old lawsuit brought against Princeton University by current members of the Robertson family ("Settlement Ends Dispute Between Princeton and Donors' Heirs," The Chronicle, January 9), Kathryn Masterson and Ben Gose give perfectly sound advice: Be clear about the purpose of a gift; have clear guidelines for its use; stay in touch with the donors and involve their children.

But one lesson of the lawsuit

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