Petty, Trustees of Parish of Bellport v. Tooker

Summary

The Court affirmed the Supreme Court, holding that the February 21, 1852 election of trustees was valid and that the defendants are the rightful trustees of the Parish of Bellport, while the February 24 election was invalid because it excluded members based on religious affiliation; it also held that corporations formed under the 1813 act have no denominational character and that trustees have broad authority over the use of corporate property.