Chrapko v. Kobasa

Citations

• 271 Pa. 447
• 114 A. 254
• 1921 Pa. LEXIS 525

Syllabus

<p>Equity — Ghurch law — Findings 'of fact by chancellor — Evidence.</p> <p>1. A finding by a court of equity that a particular church is a Greek Catholic Church, instead of a Russian Orthodox Church, will not be reversed on appeal, where the evidence is sufficient to sustain the findings, although there is a sharp conflict in the evidence.</p> <p>Ghurch law — Equity—Control of property — Changes in doctrine and forms — Bights of minority.</p> <p>2. A majority faction cannot direct a church from the purpose for which it was established, and those adhering to that purpose, though a minority, are the true congregation.</p> <p>3. A faction cannot introduce vital changes in forms and fundamental doctrine, and at the same time assert the right of possession and control of the church property.</p>