Course of Employment
Key point 10-02.03. Churches can be legally responsible on the basis of the respondeat superior
Washington, D.C.
Statutes of Limitations
Key point 10-16.04. The statute of limitations specifies the deadline for filing a civil lawsuit.
Cases Recognizing the Ministerial Exception
Key Point 8-10.01. The civil courts have consistently ruled that the First Amendment prevents them
Judicial Nonintervention
Key point 6-10.01. According to the majority view, the civil courts will not resolve disputes
Loans to Directors
Key point 6-07.10. Church board members may be personally liable, under state nonprofit corporation law,
Breach of the Fiduciary Duty of Care
Key point 6-07.03. Church board members have a fiduciary duty to use reasonable care in