THE

METHODIST CHURCH PROPERTY CASE.

Arguments of

MESSRS. ADAM N. RIDDLE, JUDGE LANE, AND THOMAS EWING,

COUNSEL FOR THE DEFENDANTS

In the Suit of

WILLIAM A. SMITH, AND OTHERS,

VS.

LEROY SWORMSTEDT, AND OTHERS,

HEARD BEFORE

HON. JUDGE H. H. LEAVITT, IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, UNITED STATES,
FOR THE DISTRICT OF OHIO, JUNE 24-JULY 2, 1852.

TO WHICH IS APPENDED

THE DECISION OF THE JUDGE.

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