Serbian Orthodox Diocese v. Milivojevich
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Holding
Internal church law must govern internal church matters, including removal from ecclesiastical posts; civil courts may not give marginal review to ecclesiastical decisions, even if they appear arbitrary, collusive, or fraudulent.
Citation
426 U.S. 696
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State/Territory of Origin
Clause (Free Exercise / Establishment / Both / Other)
Does it involve religious institution(s) or individual(s)
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Penultimate court opinion citation
Serbian E. Orthodox Diocese for U. S. of Am. and Canada v. Milivojevich, 328 N.E.2d 268 (Ill. 1975), rev'd, 426 U.S. 696 (1976)