Whitley City Church of Christ v. Whitley City Christian Church

CLAY, Commissioner.

This suit was brought on behalf of the members of the Whitley City “Church of Christ” against those representing the, Whitley City “Christian Church” to recover $14,000 which had been paid by the Commonwealth to the latter when its property was condemned. The Chancellor denied the relief sought.

About 1937 the Whitley City “Church of Christ” was organized, and occupied a church building which had been constructed by the members. Approximately 10 years later about one-fourth of the membership withdrew and organized a separate church in the community. They took with them the…