RECTOR, CHURCH OF HOLY TRINITY v. MELISH


1 Misc.2d 933 (1956)

Rector, Churchwardens and Vestrymen of the Church of the Holy Trinity et al., Plaintiffs, v. William H. Melish et al., Defendants.

Supreme Court, Special Term, Kings County.

March 9, 1956.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

George L. Hubbell, Jr., and John R. Bartels for plaintiffs.

Raphael H. Weissman for Phillips Brooks and others, defendants.

Hubert T. Delany for William H. Melish, defendant.


EDWARD G. BAKER, J.

The unfortunate controversy which is the basis of this action has lead to bitterness and discord among the members of the congregation and among those charged with the duty of administering the business of the church. The intensity of the dispute has resulted in undignified and unseemly conduct within and about the place of worship. There seems to be no room for compromise, no common ground...

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