The article discusses a settlement to a lawsuit between Princeton University and William S. Robertson and other family members of heiress Marie Robertson over the use of an endowment for the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. Princeton will transfer funds to a foundation created by the Robertsons and pay legal fees related to the case. The Robertson family had alleged that Princeton had failed to abide by requirements for the endowment. Law professor Harvey P. Dale discusses how the case may affect tensions between colleges and donors over donor intent and inspire greater flexibility in contracts regarding endowments.
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