How many church property disputes cases are tracked in Texas?

CaseLawBrief currently tracks 3 church property disputes cases from courts in Texas. New cases are added as opinions are published.

Which courts in Texas handle church property disputes cases?

Courts deciding church property disputes cases in Texas include: tex (3 cases).

What are typical outcomes for church property disputes cases in Texas?

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

Church Property Disputes in Texas

Explore 3 church property disputes court cases in Texas. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.

Church Property Disputes Opinions in Texas (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

Courts Deciding Church Property Disputes in Texas

Church Property Disputes Opinions in Texas (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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