In a single sentence, the Missouri Court of Appeals turned down a motion for a rehearing in the continuing legal struggle between the Missouri Baptist Convention and five related institutions.The order, issued on Aug. 2, overruled the motion for a rehearing and denied the agencies'
By Vicki Brown, Word&Way News WriterA reversal of one part of a decision rendered in Cole County Circuit Court may return the Missouri Baptist Conventionâs case against five related agencies to that court for resolution. In a preliminary opinion issued May 31, the Missouri Appeals
By Vicki Brown, Word&Way News WriterKansas City -- The Missouri Baptist Convention and five of its related entities may likely wait at least three months for an appeals court ruling. Attorneys for the two sides in a nearly three-year legal battle presented oral arguments April 5 in
By Vicki Brown Word&Way News Writer The Missouri Court of Appeals, Western District, denied a request to dismiss an appeal against five Missouri Baptist Convention-related entities. Clyde Farris, an attorney representing Missouri Baptist University, filed
Missouri Supreme Court Judge Duane Benton was confirmed June 24 to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. According to a report in the Jefferson City Post-Tribune June 25 edition, the oath of office will be administered later this year. Benton, 53, will remain on
Attorneys for the Missouri Baptist Convention and MBC-affiliated churches have appealed decisions in the legal battle for control of five institutions.A notice of appeal was filed on April 16 to the Missouri Court of Appeals Western District in Kansas City to contest four rulings Cole