Orphans' court

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ORPHANS' COURT. The name of a court in some of the states, having jurisdiction of the estates and persons of orphans.

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of the Philadelphia Orphans Court (a division of the Court of Common
St. James Parish Fights Back in Trial of Suit By Bishop Charles Bennison and Episcopal Diocese
Harrisburg's Orphans Court will hear arguments on September 3 on the proposed sale of Hershey Foods.
Harrisburg's Orphans Court will hear arguments on September 3 on the proposed sale of Hershey Foods. (Business Briefs)
In August, Fisher obtained a preliminary injunction in Dauphin County Orphans Court to halt the sale while the court considered issues raised by the Attorney General, including the impact a sale of Hershey Foods would have on the Hershey Community.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Fisher Applauds Hershey Trust Decision To Stop the Sale of Hershey Foods
23, Fisher filed a motion in Dauphin County Orphans Court seeking the temporary restraining order to halt a sale of Hershey Foods, saying the community would suffer irreparable harm if a sale were reached.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Fisher: Dauphin County Judge Temporarily Halts Hershey Sale; Approves AG's Request for an Injunction
Attorney General Mike Fisher today filed a motion in Dauphin County Orphans Court seeking a temporary restraining order to halt any potential sale of Hershey Foods Corporation, saying the community would suffer irreparable harm if a sale were reached.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Fisher Asks Court to Halt Any Sale of Hershey Foods; Says Restraining Order Needed to Avoid Irreparable Harm to the Hershey Community
Fisher contends that the hospital officials needed Orphans Court approval for spending the money in ways other than its intended purposes.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Fisher, Tenet HealthSystem File Lawsuit Against AHERF Officials Seeking Return of $80 Million in Charitable Assets
Fisher contends that the hospital system needed Orphans Court approval for spending the money in ways other than its intended purpose.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Fisher Seeks $78.5 Million in AHERF Bankruptcy; Claims Charitable Assets Were Improperly Distributed

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