Bertram v. Berger

1 Citing case

  1. Petition of U.S. on Behalf for Ben. of Smithson.

    485 F. Supp. 1222 (D.D.C. 1980)   Cited 4 times
    Finding subject matter jurisdiction based on 28 U.S.C. § 1331 in a case resolving a similar petition to modify gift restrictions

    But none of these actions relieves the trustee of restrictions placed on trust funds by the settlor. Bertram v. Berger, 1 Ill.App.3d 743, 274 N.E.2d 667, 670 (1971); Pennsylvania Co. for Insurances v. Contributors to Pennsylvania Hospital, 63 R.I. 466, 9 A.2d 269, 273 (1939); Bogert, Trusts Trustees § 393 at 235-242 (rev. 2d ed. 1977). Similarly, a trustee is not relieved of his obligations when they are voluntarily assumed and performed by another.