Legal Opinion
Rector, Church Wardens & Vestrymen of Church of Holy Trinity v. Melish
New York Supreme Court
Decided April 20, 1949PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtSteinbrink, J.
(orally). This is an action in equity in which the plaintiffs seek relief, and in which the defendants, other than the Bishop, ask for counterrelief. The unfortunate controversy which has arisen here has found its way into the courts because the parties themselves could not resolve their differences.
*1006In order to determine the legal rights of the parties to this litigation, and growing out of their unfortunate differences, it is necessary to consider questions fundamental in their nature and character. The consideration of these questions is essential in order to acquire a true conception, not…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Baxter v. . McDonnellNew York Court of Appeals · 1898
- Connitt v. Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of New ProspectNew York Court of Appeals · 1874
- Moyle v. FranzAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1944
- Moyle v. FranzNew York Court of Appeals · 1944
- S. S. & B. Live Poultry Corp. v. Kashruth Ass'n of Greater New York, Inc.New York Supreme Court · 1936
3Cited by4 opinions
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- Melish v. BakerAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1958
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