Watson v. Jones
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Issue
Holding
Civil courts should defer to the judgment of the highest religious authority in determining which of two internal religious factions is entitled to disputed property.
Citation
80 U.S. (13 Wall.) 679
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Ratio
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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
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