The property litigation that 9 of our congregations has been involved in for over 2 years has now entered the appellate phase with the Virginia Supreme Court. Below are the fillings for the first round of briefs with the Virginia Supreme Court. To read the relevant documents click on the word "here."
Diocese of Virginia and The Episcopal Church Filings
Appellees' Application for Rehearing can be found here.
The Diocese of Virginia opening brief can be found here.
The Episcopal Church opening brief can be found here.
Amicus Curiae (friend of the court) brief from other denominations in support of The Diocese of Virginia brief can be found here.
Amicus Curiae brief from other denominations in support of The Episcopal Church brief can be found here.
Amicus Curiae brief from other Virginia Episcopal Dioceses in support of the Diocese of Virginia brief can be found here.
Amicus Curiae brief from other Virginia Episcopal Dioceses in support of the Episcopal Church brief can be found here.
Commonwealth of Virginia Filings
Brief filed by the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Virginia defending the 57-9 Division statute can be found here.
CANA Congregations Filings
Opening brief from CANA Congregations in response to filings of the Diocese of Virginia can be found here.
Opening brief from CANA Congregations in response to filings of The Episcopal church can be found here.
Amicus Curiae American Anglican Council and other denominations brief in response to filings of the Diocese of Virginia and the Episcopal church in support of the CANA congregations can be found here.
Becket Fund for Religious Liberty Amicus Curiae bref in response to the Diocese of Virginia filings can be found here.
Becket Fund for Religous Liberty Amicus Curiae brief in response to The Episcopal Church filings can be found here.
Diocese of Virginia and The Episcopal Church Filings
Appellees' Application for Rehearing can be found here.
The Diocese of Virginia opening brief can be found here.
The Episcopal Church opening brief can be found here.
Amicus Curiae (friend of the court) brief from other denominations in support of The Diocese of Virginia brief can be found here.
Amicus Curiae brief from other denominations in support of The Episcopal Church brief can be found here.
Amicus Curiae brief from other Virginia Episcopal Dioceses in support of the Diocese of Virginia brief can be found here.
Amicus Curiae brief from other Virginia Episcopal Dioceses in support of the Episcopal Church brief can be found here.
Commonwealth of Virginia Filings
Brief filed by the Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Virginia defending the 57-9 Division statute can be found here.
CANA Congregations Filings
Opening brief from CANA Congregations in response to filings of the Diocese of Virginia can be found here.
Opening brief from CANA Congregations in response to filings of The Episcopal church can be found here.
Amicus Curiae American Anglican Council and other denominations brief in response to filings of the Diocese of Virginia and the Episcopal church in support of the CANA congregations can be found here.
Becket Fund for Religious Liberty Amicus Curiae bref in response to the Diocese of Virginia filings can be found here.
Becket Fund for Religous Liberty Amicus Curiae brief in response to The Episcopal Church filings can be found here.
