Question
Legal Studies Question on Jurisprudence
Doctrine of ‘Cyprès’ means the interference of Courts:
A
To carry out the purpose of accumulation in certain event
B
To supervise the event of accumulation
C
To implement the rules against accumulation
D
To see that the accumulated interest is properly expended
Answer
To carry out the purpose of accumulation in certain event
Explanation
Solution
The doctrine of ’Cypres’ allows the courts to interfere and modify the terms of a trust or will when it is impossible to carry out the original intention, so that the intended purpose can still be fulfilled as closely as possible.