Brads v. First Baptist Church

Grady, Presiding Judge.

Defendant First Baptist Church of Germantown, Ohio (“Church”) appeals from a judgment in favor of its former pastor, C. Marvin Brads, on his claim that the Church breached its contract to pay him retirement benefits. The Church argues that there was insufficient evidence of a contract, and that if there was a breach of contract, the Church should be permitted to specifically perform instead of being ordered to pay lump sum damages. The Church also argues several evidentiary errors. We find no error, except as to the damages order. The matter will be remanded for a new…