The trust deeds of a Congregation of Independents, a chapel, a house and other property were vested in trustees for the use of the congregation, and to permit the Minister for the time being, to occupy the house. The deeds contained no express provision for the appointment or removal or a minister. In 1866 he was invited by a resolution of the church members of the congregation to become co-pastor with the minister. In 1868 a majority of the church members resolved that G be dismissed and the majority of the trustees concurred in this resolution. G claimed to hold his office for life in the absence of immorality or preaching contrary to the tenets of the denomination which was not charged.
Held: He was dismissed and an injunction granted accordingly.
Citations:
(1869) 33 JP 761, (1869) LR 8 Eq 249, (1869) 38 LJ Ch 489, (1869) 20 LT 732
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Ecclesiastical
Updated: 01 November 2022; Ref: scu.649120