Virginia Supreme Court rejects CANA rehearing request

From the Diocese of Virginia:

September 24, 2010

Supreme Court Denies CANA's Rehearing Request

Today, the Supreme Court of Virginia declined a request by the CANA congregations to reargue the decision of June 10, 2010. The Court's original, unanimous ruling in favor of the Diocese stands, and the case will return to the Fairfax Circuit Court.

"The Diocese is gratified by the Supreme Court's decision," said Henry D.W. Burt, secretary of the Diocese. "This is another positive step on the path toward preserving Episcopal property for future generations. We are ready to return to the Circuit Court and hope that today's announcement brings us one step closer to concluding this litigation and bringing our faithful Episcopalians back to their church homes."

The Diocese will post scheduling information on the upcoming Fairfax Circuit Court case online at www.thediocese.net as soon as it is made available.

Click here to read the Court's one page decision.

Posted by John B. Chilton on September 24, 2010 1:00 PM | |
Comments (3)

From where I sit, this appears to be a just ruling.

What is likely to happen in the Fairfax Circuit Court?

June Butler

Posted by GrandmèreMimi [TypeKey Profile Page] | September 24, 2010 2:30 PM

June, here's my post from July that's relevant to your question.

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(I failed to paste the link. Here it is.)

http://www.episcopalcafe.com/lead/dioceses/the_adv_motion_for_rehearing_h.html

Posted by John B. Chilton [TypeKey Profile Page] | September 24, 2010 2:39 PM

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