Legal Opinion
Willis v. Davis
Court of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976)
Decided May 1, 1959PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
STANLEY, Commissioner.
This legal controversy among members of the Eastern Star Baptist Church of Louisville is unusual in that it relates to an incorporated body and to a religious congregation or association of the same name. The corporation was organized in 1938 under KRS 273.020 et seq., to own and maintain property and to promote the Christian religion according to the doctrine and policy of the Baptist church. The charter provides for the conduct of its affairs by a majority vote of the members of the congregation through seven trustees to be elected annually by the membership. The…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Thomas v. LewisCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1928
- Elston v. WilbornSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1945
- Clapp v. KrugCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1929
- Jones v. JohnsonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1943
- State ex rel. Bellamore v. RombotisSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1907
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3Cited by11 opinions
- Reid v. GholsonSupreme Court of Virginia · 1985
- Commonwealth, Department of Highways v. EvansCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1962
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- Commonwealth, Department of Highways v. RichardsonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1968
- Burberry v. BridgesCourt of Appeals of Kentucky (pre-1976) · 1968
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