Maryland National Bank v. United Jewish Appeal Federation of Greater Washington, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Maryland
286 Md. 274 (1979)
Relevant factsFree
Milton Polinger pledged $200,000 to the United Jewish Appeal Federation of Greater Washington (UJA) (plaintiff), a charity, payable over three years. When he died with $133,500 still unpaid, his estate's personal representatives (defendants) rejected UJA's claim for the balance. UJA sued the estate, and the trial court granted UJA summary judgment; the estate appealed.
IssueFree
Whether, in Maryland, a gratuitous promise to pay a charitable organization a definite sum of money without any legal consideration is enforceable.