Legal Opinion

Bennett v. Belton

Court of Appeals of Texas

Decided December 13, 1968No. 16976PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

RENFRO, Justice.

Have S. T. Alexander’s services as pastor of Mount Zion Baptist Church been terminated?

This is the latest of three law suits in which his tenure as pastor has been the issue.

Suit was brought by Rev. S. T. Alexander, Pastor, joined by trustees, deacons and members of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church, against A. H. Belton, trustee and deacon, and other officers and members of the Church, asking for in-junctive relief which, if granted, would have the effect of declaring Alexander to have a lifetime contract as Pastor of the Church.

As part of the judgment rendered by…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Austin Fire Ins. Co. v. Adams-Childers Co.Texas Commission of Appeals · 1923
  2. Varnado v. City of GrovesCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1959
  3. Mayhew v. VanwayCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1963
  4. Denton v. BennettCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1963
  5. Hughes v. KeelingCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1946

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3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Matter of Estate of PageCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1976
  2. Hall v. Villarreal Development CorporationCourt of Appeals of Texas · 1974
  3. Bennett v. BeltonTexas Supreme Court · 1969

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