California Episcopal Diocese Precluded From Raising New Claim Against Break-Away Church

In San Diego, California, a state Superior Court judge ruled last week that the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego could not amend its lawsuit to assert a new claim that it in fact owns the property on which the break-away congregation, St. John's Anglican Church, worships. The North County Times last week reported on the court's ruling that the case had ended with the court's decision last November invalidating a purported election of a new board loyal to the Diocese.