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Disappointed donors can't count on getting their charitable money back

  • Written by Terri Lynn Helge, Professor of Law, Texas A&M University
When Garth Brooks felt that a charity had done him wrong he got his money back. Invision/AP Photo/Chris Pizzello

A wealthy family recently sued the University of Chicago for allegedly not living up to promises the school made before getting a US$100 million pledge, claims the university says lack merit. Another rich donor rescinded a $14 million...

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