Johnson v. Oliver

OPINION

Opinion by

Justice LANG-MIERS.

This is an appeal from a final judgment rendered after a non-jury trial. In four points of error, appellants argue that the trial court awarded more relief than was requested in appellees’ petition and that the evidence is insufficient to support certain parts of the judgment. We modify the trial court’s judgment and affirm as modified.

Factual and PROCEDURAL Background

Appellee Bishop B.W. Oliver is the “overseer and presiding officer” of appellees New Covenant Pentecost Church, Inc. (New Covenant) and Evangelist Holy Temple. Appellant Larry Johnson is…