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| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-534 | Tex. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | OT 2020 |
Disclosure: Goldstein & Russell, P.C., whose attorneys contribute to this blog in various capacities, is counsel on an amicus brief in support of petitioners in this case.
Issue: Whether the Texas Supreme Court’s decision awarding the sanctuary and rectory of the petitioner, All Saints’ Episcopal Church (Fort Worth), to a dissident faction in contravention of the will of petitioner’s parishioners and an express-trust provision is consistent with the free exercise and establishment clauses.
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| Oct 19 2020 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due November 23, 2020) |
| Nov 16 2020 | Motion to extend the time to file a response from November 23, 2020 to December 23, 2020, submitted to The Clerk. |
| Nov 17 2020 | Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including December 23, 2020. |
| Nov 18 2020 | Brief amicus curiae of Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America filed. |
| Nov 23 2020 | Brief amicus curiae of The Rutherford Institute filed. VIDED. |
| Nov 23 2020 | Brief amici curiae of General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), et al. filed. VIDED. |
| Dec 23 2020 | Brief of respondents The Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth, et al. in opposition filed. VIDED |
| Jan 06 2021 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/22/2021. |
| Jan 06 2021 | Reply of petitioner All Saints' Episcopal Church (Fort Worth) filed. (Distributed) |
| Feb 12 2021 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 2/19/2021. |
| Feb 22 2021 | Petition DENIED. |
