Desire
Defined in 5 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891), Anderson (1889)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
The word desire, in a will. raises a trust, where the objects of that desire are specified: Vandyek v. Van Beureu, 1 Cal. (N. Y.i 84. See n Words.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
This term, used in a will in relation to the management and distribution of property, has been interpreted by the courts with different shades of meaning, varying from the mere expression of a preference to a positive command. See McMurry v. Stanley, 69 Tex. 227, 6 S. W. 412; Stewart v. Stewart, 61 N. J. Eq. 25, 47 Atl. 633; In re Marti's Estate, 132 Cal. 666, 61 Pan. 964; Weber v. Bryant, 161 Mass. 400, 37 N. E. 203; Appeal of City of Philadelphia, 112 Pa. 470, 4 Atl. 4 ; Meehan v. Brennan, 16 App. Div. 395, 45 N. Y. Supp. 57; Brasher v. Majgh, 15 Ohio St 111; Major v. Herndon, 78 Ky. 123.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
In a will, may amount to a direction or command.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Thisterm, used ina will in relation to the management and distribution of property, is guilicient to create a trust, ale though it is precatory rather than imperative. 7% iy. 128.
A Dictionary of Law
William C. Anderson · 1889
In a will, where the object is specified, may raise a trust, i See Precatory; Want.