Dix v. . Pruitt

The question of law at issue is clearly and succinctly stated in tbe brief of tbe learned counsel for defendants in tbe following language :

“Tbe question in this case involves tbe determination of which faction of tbe divided congregation of tbe Dan River Primitive Baptist Church shall have tbe use, custody, and control of tbe cburcb property. Tbe division grew out of a dissension in tbe congregation concerning tbe matter of discipline and cburcb government, and tbe question is pre sented whether the majority faction, represented by the defendants, who are in possession, of the church…