From Georgia-
The Georgia Supreme Court agreed on Thursday to hear arguments in the ongoing property dispute pitting the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia against the breakaway Christ Church in Savannah.
The hearing will most likely take place April 4, 5 or 18, one of the only three days that month the court will hear oral arguments, according to Jane Hansen, court spokeswoman.
In August 2010, Christ Church in Savannah appealed to the state's highest court after losing its argument in Chatham County Superior Court and the State Court of Appeals.
The Supreme Court will examine whether the Court of Appeals was wrong in its application of "neutral principles of law" and interpretation of state codes when it ruled in favor of the Diocese of Georgia.
"We are gratified that the Supreme Court will hear our appeal," said David Reeves, governing board chairman of Christ Church, in a released statement.
"Since this case will have ramifications for all Georgia churches, regardless of denomination, we think it is appropriate for the highest court in our state to rule on these issues."
More here-
http://savannahnow.com/news/2011-01-15/georgia-supreme-court-hear-christ-church-case
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