Maryland and Virginia Churches v. Sharpsburg Church
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Issue
Holding
Civil courts may resolve church property disputes as long as they do not involve inquiry into church doctrine.
Citation
396 U.S. 367
Year
Ratio
Library of Congress Link
Religious Tradition Involved
State/Territory of Origin
Clause (Free Exercise / Establishment / Both / Other)
Does it involve religious institution(s) or individual(s)
Local / State / Federal Legislation
Uphold / Overturn Penultimate Court
Penultimate court of appeals
Penultimate court opinion citation
Maryland and Virginia Eldership of Churches of God v. Church of God at Sharpsburg, Inc., 254 A.2d 162 (Md. 1969)