Melhorn v. Baltimore Washington Conference of United Methodist Church
Petition for certiorari denied on October 31, 0016
| Docket No. | Op. Below | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-245 | Md. Ct. Spec. App. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | OT 16 |
Issue: Whether the ministerial exception of the First Amendment absolutely bars breach of contract and tortious conduct lawsuits in situations of illegal conduct or harm to third parties.
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- Petition of the day (Kate Howard, September 27, 2016)
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 08/22/2016 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due September 26, 2016) |
| 09/22/2016 | Brief of respondent Cedar Grove United Methodist Church in opposition filed. |
| 09/26/2016 | Brief of respondents Baltimore Washington Conference of United Methodist Church, et al. in opposition filed. |
| 10/10/2016 | Reply of petitioner Edwin R. Melhorn filed. |
| 10/12/2016 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of October 28, 2016. |
| 10/31/2016 | Petition DENIED. |