Case 25 · Complaints & Appeals · Presbytery

Confusion After an Earlier Remand

A matter returns to presbytery after an earlier remand, but the lower court's response only partly addressed the instructions it received.

Discussion Questions

1

Which threshold determination most properly governs a broader court before it enters the merits?

2

Assuming the matter is properly before the court, which next course best preserves judicial regularity and the rights of the parties?

3

Which disposition best reflects faithful broader-court review?

Scripture Cited

  • Philippians 2:2
  • 1 Corinthians 1:10
  • 1 Peter 5:2

Constitutional Reference

Broader Court Review · Records · Book of Discipline

If thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone.

Matthew 18:15