Rector v. Melish

This action is for a judgment declaring plaintiff Sidener to be the rector of the Episcopalian Church of the Holy Trinity in Brooklyn, and restraining defendants from interfering with' the conduct of religious services therein or with the property, funds and management of the church. The Official Referee dismissed the complaint after a trial but the Appellate Division reversed and ordered judgment as demanded in the complaint. The only real question is: were there lawful quorums present at the two vestry meetings which by vote of a majority of the whole number of authorized members chose…