First Church of Deliverance v. Holcomb

This action was brought by plaintiffs, First Church of Deliverance and Reverend Eugene D. Gray, the church’s minister and current president of its board of directors, to enjoin the church’s bank, convalescent home, and members of its former board (defendants) from dissipating the church’s assets or interfering with the management of the church. A temporary restraining order was issued, and after a hearing, the trial court granted a preliminary injunction in favor of plaintiffs. Defendants appeal, contending that: (1) the trial court erred in denying their motion for directed verdict with…