Galich v. Catholic Bishop of Chicago

Plaintiffs brought this suit to enjoin defendant from closing and demolishing a certain church to which defendant holds the record title. The trial court found that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction and granted defendant’s motion to dismiss plaintiffs’ amended complaint. This appeal followed. On appeal, plaintiffs contend that (1) the trial court had jurisdiction over the instant case; (2) defendant holds the church property in trust; (3) an implied covenant requires the property to be used for church purposes; and (4) demolition of the church should be stayed until its pending landmark…