Guthrie v. Central Baptist Church

The bill of complaint in this case was filed in the Circuit Court No. 2 of Baltimore City by the Central Baptist Church of that City (herein called the Church), against Ira T. Guthrie. James Ellerbee signed his name to the bill as Moderator on behalf of the Church. The bill alleges as follows:

“1. That is a religious corporation duly incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland, being governed by the uses and practices of an independent Baptist congregational church.

“2. That for a long time prior to April 29th, 1947, a majority of the members of the Church had become dissatisfied with…