Rector of New York v. Committee to Preserve St. Bartholomew's Church, Inc.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Wachtler, J.

On this appeal a committee of church members (Committee) seeks to set aside a church election authorizing the sale of certain church property. It is contended that the procedures employed were not in accordance with the law although they comported with the interpretation of Special Term prior to the election. The Appellate Division found no basis for setting aside the election but granted the Com*74mittee leave to appeal to this court on a certified question as to the correctness of its order.

The underlying dispute involves the sale or long-term lease of a portion…