Marsaw v. Richards

Reminiscent of the Israelites’ flight from Egypt, this ongoing dispute over the leadership and control of the Bethlehem Healing Temple Church, Inc., in Chicago has followed an arduous and contorted path. We previously remanded to the trial court for consideration of plaintiffs’ complaint after concluding the issues raised did not involve an impermissible inquiry into religious doctrine. On remand, plaintiffs amended their complaint, and after a bench trial, the court ordered an election of new directors of the church, at which some of the plaintiffs were selected.

This case is now before this…