Navigate ecclesiastical law with a practical reference that compares canonical procedures to U.S. practice.
This volume offers a clear, two-part guide to church trials, from general principles to the details of civil and criminal proceedings.
It explains the nature of ecclesiastical judicial action, the roles of judges, plaintiffs, and defendants, and how proofs, witnesses, and safeguards are applied in canonical courts. The work specializes in the United States context, showing how traditional canon law is interpreted and applied by modern church authorities and commissions of investigation.
- Understand the structure of ecclesiastical judicial proceedings, including general principles and specific stages.
- Learn the roles and powers of judges, auditors, advocates, and other court officials.
- Explore the forms and rules of canon law as applied in the United States, with practical examples.
- See how evidence, proofs, and procedural questions are handled in canonical trials.
Ideal for readers of church law, canonists, church administrators, and students seeking a grounded reference on ecclesiastical judicature and procedure.