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SOLID ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH v. CARLTON

789 A.2d 149 (2002)

347 N.J. Super. 180

SOLID ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH, a non-profit religious organization incorporated under the laws of the State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Rudy V. CARLTON, Defendant-Respondent. Congregation of Solid Rock Baptist Church, Plaintiffs/Intervenors-Respondents, v. Solid Rock Baptist Church, Defendant-Appellant.

Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division.

Decided January 31, 2002.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Robert L. Martin, Denville and Cyril S. Hodge, East Orange, argued the cause for appellant (Mr. Martin, Mr. Hodge and Bernard Weiss, on the brief).

Peter W. Till, Springfield, argued the cause for respondent Congregation of Solid Rock Baptist Church (Mr. Till and Clifford Minor, on the joint brief).

Before Judges PRESSLER, CIANCIA and PARRILLO.

The opinion of the court was delivered by PARRILLO, J.A.D.

This case involves an intrachurch dispute over eligibility for nomination to elective office in a religious organization. The intrafaith conflict is actually rooted in a deeper doctrinal schism leading to a challenge by a breakaway congregational faction for control of church governance and administration. Plaintiff Solid Rock Baptist Church (Solid Rock) appeals the "eligibility" determination of the chancery...

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