Constitution, Bylaws and Charters
An Ohio court ruled that a church's board of trustees had been properly ousted and replaced with a new board in a specially-called business meeting.
Member, Board
Officers, Directors, and Trustees
A South Carolina court ruled that church trustees had been properly removed at a membership meeting.
Church Meetings
An Ohio court ruled that an attempt by church members to remove all of the members of the church board at a specially called membership meeting was invalid.
Clergy—Removal – Part 3
A Pennsylvania court ruled that a church board lacked the authority to remove a pastor because the church was "hierarchical" in nature.
Constitution, Bylaws and Charters – Part 2
A Rhode Island court ruled that a church's removal of its board of directors and election of a new board in violation of its bylaws could not be challenged.
Recent Developments in Minnesota Regarding Officers, Directors, and Trustees
The Minnesota Supreme Court has issued an important ruling addressing the personal liability of members of the board of a nonprofit corporation.
Court To Determine Whether Board Members May Serve
In a few cases, a court may resolve such disputes.
Liability of Church Board Members for Seizing a “Corporate Opportunity”
Church boards have mandated fiduciary duties.
Parliamentary Law
When boards are allowed to reconsider their actions in meetings.
Board Members’ Liability
School board liable for student's injuries, court finds.
Church Membership Provision Not Applicable to Board Members, Court Says
Unusual ruling does not address all issues in court case.
Court Tosses Vote to Rehire Rabbi
Synagogue members did not follow bylaws in vote.
Letter Calling for Pastor’s Resignation Not Defamatory, Court Rules
Letter meets with "qualified privilege" requirements.
Board Members May Be Legally Responsible for Organization’s Negligence
Tennessee lawsuit highlights liability of nonprofit board. members
Limited Liability of Charitable Organizations
Does this limitation extend to officers and directors?
Church Responsible for Deacon’s Negligent Driving
Deacon was driving while on church business.
Court Can Rule on Appointment of Church Trustees, Not Deacons
Courts can rule on 'temporal' matters, not 'spiritual.'
Internal Church Disputes
Courts cannot interfere in ecclesiastical matters.
Legal Liability of a Church Board
A court recently made an important decision.
Lawsuits Against Unincorporated Churches
Can a member of an unincorporated church sue her church?