Hines v, Watchtower

by DNCall 5 Replies latest watchtower child-abuse

  • DNCall
    DNCall

    Attorneys for the Governing Body have responded to the complaint in the above matter by filing a motion to dismiss the complaint. The underlying argument its that the Governing Body is not a legal entity and thus cannot sue or be sued.

    The Zalkin firm will file an opposition to the motion and perhaps and amended complaint.

    What remains a curiosity is why Watchtower New York has apparently not been served.

    You can read the motion here.

  • markweatherill
    markweatherill

    Thanks for the link. Just like the current Illinois case, they will stall and stall shamelessly if allowed to.

  • Biahi
    Biahi

    Go, Mr. Zalkin!! We are rooting for you!! 🙏😀👍🏻

  • Smiles
    Smiles

    Their own legal representation recognises that the governing body is not a legal entity... implying that the ecclesiastical governing body is an illegal entity? Seems about right.

    Except when fact checking the "Governing Body of Jehovah's Witnesses" is specifically designated in the ninth article of the legal charter documents of Watchtower of New York as having ultimate authority to distribute assets.

    Legal Charter Document

    Amended Legal Charter - 2003


  • Festus
    Festus

    Would anyone be able to provide the index number of this case?

  • DNCall
    DNCall

    Index No. 520772/2021

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