Brooks v. Central Baptist Church

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Mr. Justice Baker.

This action was commenced on March 26, 1935, and is for the sum of $1,789.09, alleged by respondent to be the balance due him for services as pastor of appellant church covering a period of several years and up to April 1, 1933, and at an agreed salary of $100.00 per month.

The appellant duly answered, denying all allegations of the complaint not admitted. Admitted that it was a corporation; that respondent was its pastor, but alleged that he received the compensation for his services agreed upon, and that it was not indebted to him in…