The Methodist Church Property Case: Report of the Suit of Henry Bascom, and Others, Vs. George Lane, and Others, Heard Before the Judges Nelson and Be

By R Sutton

The Methodist Church Property Case presents a detailed report of the legal proceedings in the suit of Henry Bascom, et al., versus George Lane, et al., heard in the Circuit Court of the United States for the Southern District of New York in May 1851. This volume offers a glimpse into a significant dispute within the Methodist Church, centered on questions of property and governance.

The report meticulously chronicles the arguments, testimonies, and judicial deliberations before Judges Nelson and Betts, providing invaluable primary source material for legal scholars, church historians, and anyone interested in the complexities of 19th-century American religious and legal landscapes. This book is an essential resource for understanding the schisms and challenges faced by religious institutions during a period of rapid social and political change in the United States.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1147063044
• ISBN13: 9781147063042
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"