Community of Priests of St. Basil v. Byrne
Court of Appeals of Texas
Appeal from District Court, MeDennan-County; H. M. Richey, Judge. Action by Christopher Byrne, Bishop of' Galveston, and others against the Community of Priests of St. Basil. Judgment for plaintiffs, and defendant appeals.
1Opinion of the CourtBrady, J.
The Catholic parish of Waco,. Tex., in December, 1898, purchased a lot in that city, for the purpose of establishing. and maintaining a school for boys. The deed to this property, pursuant to the custom of the Catholic Church, was taken in the name of Rt. Rev. N. A. Gallagher, Bishop of Galveston, his successors and assigns, but it is undisputed that the title was so taken in trust for the Catholic parish of Waco.
On or about June 14, 1899, after certain preliminary negotiations, a contract in writing was entered into, whereby the Community of Priests of St. Basil agreed to open and maintain a…
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