How many church property disputes cases has Texas Supreme Court decided?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 3 church property disputes cases from Texas Supreme Court. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

What types of outcomes occur in church property disputes cases at Texas Supreme Court?

Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 1, Plaintiff Win: 2.

Where can I find plain English summaries of church property disputes rulings from Texas Supreme Court?

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Church Property Disputes in Texas Supreme Court

Browse 3 church property disputes cases decided by Texas Supreme Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

Church Property Disputes Opinions from Texas Supreme Court (3)

Southern Methodist University and Paul J. Ward v. South Central Jurisdictional Conference of the United Methodist Church and Bishop Scott Jones

Church property dispute: Denomination retains title after local church disaffiliation

Texas Supreme Court · 2025-06-27 · Defendant Win · Impact: 75/100

Southern Methodist University and Paul J. Ward v. South Central Jurisdictional Conference of the United Methodist Church and Bishop Scott Jones, decided by Texas Supreme Court on June 27, 2025, result...

Southern Methodist University and Paul J. Ward v. South Central Jurisdictional Conference of the United Methodist Church and Bishop Scott Jones

SMU retains property ownership after disaffiliation from United Methodist Church

Texas Supreme Court · 2025-06-27 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 40/100

Southern Methodist University and Paul J. Ward v. South Central Jurisdictional Conference of the United Methodist Church and Bishop Scott Jones

Court rules SMU owns property, not United Methodist Church conference

Texas Supreme Court · 2025-06-27 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 25/100

Church Property Disputes Cases in Texas Supreme Court

Church Property Disputes Opinions from Texas Supreme Court (3)

Southern Methodist University and Paul J. Ward v. South Central Jurisdictional Conference of the United Methodist Church and Bishop Scott Jones

Southern Methodist University and Paul J. Ward v. South Central Jurisdictional Conference of the United Methodist Church and Bishop Scott Jones

Southern Methodist University and Paul J. Ward v. South Central Jurisdictional Conference of the United Methodist Church and Bishop Scott Jones

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