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Directory Trust

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

One where, by the terms of the trust, the trust fund is directed to be vested in a particular manner until the period arrives when the trust is to be terminated. 10 Yerg. (Tenn.) 272.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

One wherein the trust fund is directed to be invested in a particular manner. See 18 Tenn. 263, 31 Am. Dec. 576.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

One which is subject to be moulded or applied according to subsequent directions of the grantor; one which is not completely and finally settled by the instrument creating it, but only defined in its general purpose and to be carried into detail according to later specific directions.

Defined under Trust in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

Where, by the terms of a trust, the fund is directed to be vested in a particular manner till the period arrives at which it is to be appropriated, this is called a “directory trust.” It is distinguished from a discretionary trust, in which the trustee has a discretion as to the management of the fund. 10 Yerg. 272,