Legal Opinion
Kroth v. Congregation Chebra Ukadisha Bnai Israel Mikalwarie
New York Supreme Court
Decided July 7, 1980PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Martin Evans, J.
This action by congregants to set aside the sale of a synagogue by its purported trustees was tried before this court. Not only has it raised significant legal issues of standing, and governance of religious organizations, it has slightly opened a window on some of the forces which have shaped our city.
FACTUAL BACKGROUND AND PRIOR PROCEEDINGS1
In 1871, a corporation was formed, known as “Congregation Chebra Ukadisha Bnai Israel Mikalwarie”. In English translation, its Hebrew title means, “Congregation and Mutual Aid Society of the Sons of Israel from…
2Cases cited11 opinions
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- Matter of KaminskyNew York Court of Appeals · 1938
- The People v. . TuthillNew York Court of Appeals · 1865
- Lougheed v. Dykeman's Baptist ChurchNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
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