Holy Trinity Polish National Catholic Church v. O'Dowd

This is a proceeding to determine the title to certain church fittings and paraphernalia. No question has been made as to the manner in which the question has been presented. The decisive fact as to each article is whether it is personal property or real estate. In so far as it is real estate the plaintiff is to prevail, and as to personal property the defendant has the superior right.

Many of the articles are bulky, heavy, and attached to the church building. As to each of these the master found that it was “adapted, designed and intended when installed to be and remain a part of the church…