The common law of trusts and principles of equity supplement sections 45a-487j to 45a-487t, inclusive, and 45a-499a to 45a-500s, inclusive, except to the extent modified by sections 45a-487j to 45a-487t, inclusive, and 45a-499a to 45a-500s, inclusive, or another provision of the general statutes. The provisions of sections 45a-487j to 45a-487t, inclusive, and 45a-499a to 45a-500s, inclusive, expressly applying to charitable trusts apply only to supplement Connecticut common law of charitable trusts. No provision in sections 45a-487j to 45a-487t, inclusive, and 45a-499a to 45a-500s, inclusive, or this title shall be applied or construed to alter or diminish any charitable interest or purpose or any condition or restriction related to a charitable interest or purpose.

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Terms Used In Connecticut General Statutes 45a-499f

  • another: may extend and be applied to communities, companies, corporations, public or private, limited liability companies, societies and associations. See Connecticut General Statutes 1-1
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.