Phrases with «ecclesiastical courts»

Ecclesiastical courts are courts that are part of a religious organization, like the church. They handle legal matters related to religious issues, such as disputes between members of the church or deciding on matters of religious doctrine. Full definition

ecclesiastical courts

Sentences with «ecclesiastical courts»

Only bishops could ordain, confirm, and exercise discipline through ecclesiastical courts; therefore they were desperately needed in America. (religion-online.org)
In dismissing his case, Circuit Chief Judge Richard A. Posner offers what Fox describes as «a handy history of the ministerial exception, including a historical sojourn through such ecclesiastical courts as the Court of Peculiars and the Court of Arches.» (legalblogwatch.typepad.com)
The not for profit publisher was established in 1865 and they have 29 law reporters that cover cases decided by the following courts and tribunals: the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom; the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council; the Court of Justice of the European Union; the Court of Appeal (Civil and Criminal Divisions); the High Court; the Court of Protection; the Employment Appeal Tribunal; the Upper Tribunal; the Court Martial Appeal Court; and the English ecclesiastical courts. (slaw.ca)
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Phrases with «ecclesiastical courts»

Sentences with «ecclesiastical courts»

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