The following excerpt is from Matter of Filkins, 203 Misc. 454 (N.Y. Surr. Ct. 1952):
Since the condition is based upon the lives of several animals, it clearly is void under the statute against unlawful suspension of the power of alienation. (Booth v. Baptist Church, 126 N.Y. 215;
[203 Misc. 456]
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