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The legal doctrine of cy pres is a French term meaning "as close as possible." Having root...
Cy Pres Trends in Class Action Settlements – Kroll
The legal doctrine of cy pres is a French term meaning "as close as possible." Having roots in trust law, the doctrine allows for a gift in circumstances where the recipient no longer exists, so the donor's wishes are fulfilled as nearly as…