Legal Opinion
Park Slope Jewish Center v. Congregation B'nai Jacob
New York Court of Appeals
Decided October 16, 1997PublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Wesley, J.
Plaintiff Park Slope Jewish Center appeals from the dismissal of its complaint seeking compensation for use and occupancy of its premises by defendant Congregation B’nai Jacob and ejectment of defendant from the premises. Supreme Court dismissed the complaint, holding that it presents a controversy over religious doctrine that the courts cannot resolve, and the Appellate Division affirmed. We disagree and reverse.
This dispute has had a vigorous and litigious life since its genesis in May 1983. The dispute began when a majority of the members of plaintiff’s…
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