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Law Practice

Oct. 10, 2008

Court Looks At Church Land Dispute

California's high court justices appear ready to treat church property disputes no differently than secular ones.

By Laura Ernde
Daily Journal Staff Writer

PALM DESERT - California's high court justices appear ready to treat church property disputes no differently than secular ones.

But a new standard, although favored by small parishes that are up against large church hierarchies, still might not help members of a Newport Beach parish hold onto its property after breaking away from the Episcopal Church.

The St. James parish was one of dozens across th...

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