Beech Settlement Inc., et al. v. Indiana Annual Conference-African Methodist Episcopal Church, Inc.

── Beech Settlement Inc., et al. v. Indiana Annual Conference-African Methodist Episcopal Church, Inc. ── Case No.: 22A-CT-01536 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: July 17, 2023 Author: Judge Elizabeth Tavitas County of Origin: Rush Category: Civil Decision: Affirmed, Reversed and Remanded Judge Vaidik and Judge Foley concur A. Historical Background In the early 1800s, settlers (“Beech Settlers”) moved to Rush County and formed the Beech Settlement. In 1832, the Beech Settlers established the 1 We held oral argument on April 11, 2023, and we thank counsel for their presentations. After oral argument, the parties unsuccessfully participated in appellate mediation.