Supreme Court of the United States November 22, 1880, 62 (Bouldin v. Alexander)

Mr. Chiee Justice Waite

delivered the opinion of the court.

The bill in this case was filed by Joseph Alexander and

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others against Albert Bouldin, and others, to determine which of two contending boards of trustees of the “ Third Colored Baptist Church ” was entitled to the possession and control of the church property, including the church building erected by the association as a place of