by joining the PCUSA in 1983 and remaining a member of that hierarchical church, Windwood has assented to following PCUSA’s constitution, which includes a trust provision over Windwood’s property in PCUSA’s favor.
Monday, September 10, 2012
Presbyterian Congregation's Property Belongs To Parent Church
In Windwood Presbyterian Church, Inc. v. The Presbyterian Church (USA), (TX App., Aug. 30, 2012), a Texas appeals court held that under both the rule of deference to decisions of a parent hierarchical church and the application of neutral principles of law, the property of a Houston, Texas Presbyterian congregation belongs to the parent church. The court concluded:
