No. 11
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0265
In the Supreme Court of Texas
The Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth, et al.,
Appellants
v.
The Episcopal Church, et al.,
Appellees
On appeal from the
141st District Court of Tarrant County, Texas
Cause No. 141
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252083
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11
Amicus Curiae
Brief of Liberty
Institute
Kelly J. Shackelford
Texas Bar No.
18070950
Jeffrey C. Mateer
Texas Bar No.
13185320
Hiram S. Sasser, III
Texas Bar No.
24039157
Justin E. Butterfield
Texas Bar No. 24062642
L
IBERTY
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NSTITUTE
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Plano, Texas 75075
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kshackelford@libertyinstitute.org
Counsel for
Amicus Curiae
FILEDIN THE SUPREME COURTOF TEXAS12 August 29 A10:41BLAKE. A. HAWTHORNECLERK
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Table of Contents
Table of Authorities
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Interest of the
Amicus Curiae
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1
Summary of the Argument
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1
Argument
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2
A.
In religious disputes involving property, courts should defer to the
highest unambiguous ecclesiastical authority.
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3
B.
When the highest ecclesiastical authority is ambiguous, the suit
should be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
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Conclusion
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Certificate of Service
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