Phase 1 of Virginia property trial ends
November 21, 2007
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While phase one of the process involves the applicability of the 1867 statute, Judge Bellows will also rule on a second phase involving arguments on the constitutionality of the statute itself. The contesting sides submit written briefs to Bellows to argue this question in the next few weeks. A ruling on these two phases is expected January 17, 2008. The third phase will ensue when the claims of each of the 11 defecting congregations will be heard case-by-case.