Baptist City Mission Society v. People's Tabernacle Congregational Church
Supreme Court of Colorado
Error to Denver District Court, Hon. John A. Perry, Judge.
1Opinion of the CourtChief Justice Hill
This controversy is between two religious corporations representing different religious denominations. It involves the ownership of what is called The People’s Tabernacle, in the City of Denver. It appears that in 1884 the defendant in error was organized as The People’s Tabernacle Congregational Church of Denver, and thus continued up to the time of this controversy. As per its name and articles of faith, it was understood to be what is termed a Congre*575Rational church or society. It affiliated with the others of that denomination, and for a great many years received funds from the…
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