Where a whole property has been given as a charitable gift but the testator has only provided a use for part of it, the charitable purpose can be enlarged to cover the gift as a whole.

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This principle is commonly known as "Cy-pres Doctrine" where the court can modify a charitable gift to ensure that the donor's general charitable intent is fulfilled as closely as possible.

Where a Whole Property Has Been Given as a Charitable