Church Law & Tax Report

This case will be of interest to denominational officers.

Civil courts cannot resolve such cases.

Established church procedures must be followed.

Court rules that retired pastor can sue his former church for breaching its promise to pay him in retirement.

Do pension plans have a duty to warn of the tax consequences of withdrawing funds?

Are prior criminal acts relevant in deciding whether to use a worker?

Court rules that school may not forbid the use of its gymnasium for a baccalaureate service.

Civil courts will not intervene in ecclesiastical matters.

Court rules that professor cannot sue for wrongful dismissal.

When can the privilege be raised?

Making copies of works for this purpose does not constitute "fair use".