A dispute between an Ethiopian Orthodox church, its former priest, and members of its administrative board involved control of church property, church services, board authority, and a general-assembly meeting. The trial court entered interlocutory relief and exercised jurisdiction over the property and governance claims. The Court of Appeals of Georgia held that the First Amendment did not categorically bar judicial resolution because the disputed questions could be answered by reference to property records, corporate documents, bylaws, and neutral legal principles. It affirmed in part and reversed in part, leaving the underlying case to continue.