The university as intended third-party beneficiaries

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Wichita State University leased an airplane to fly it's football team. The lease provided that the university would provide liability insurance to cover an deaths or injuries from the operation of the plane. No such insurance was brought. The plane later crashed, killing all on board. Can the estate of the deceased football players sue the university as intended third-party beneficiaries? Explain why or why not?

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