Petition to the Lord Chancellor, as visitor in right of the crown of the Free School of Woodbridge; two persons having been elected; the right of election being in the chief inhabitants; and the chief inhabitants at the time of the foundation, and the heir of the survivor, not to be discovered. Both elections were declared void; and a reference to the attorney-general to report, what directions or alterations will be proper as to the mode and right of election, and in the orders, constitutions, and directions, of the school; as shall seem to him most conducive to the interest of the objects of the charity, and the furtherance of the intention of the donors.
Lord Eldon, having decided that the election of a master of a free school had not been carried out in accordance with the terms of the trusts, continued the appointment of acting master until proper elections could be held, which was obviously a necessary and expedient intervention by the court.
Lord Eldon
[1805] EngR 248, (1805) 11 Ves Jun 191, (1805) 32 ER 1061
Commonlii
England and Wales
Updated: 17 October 2021; Ref: scu.343321