The basis of the dispute was whether the service committees were described as a part of NA, or as a separate group with no decision-making power.

After Æthelwig's death, most of these lands passed to Odo of Bayeux, but Evesham managed to retain Hampton and Bengeworth, which became the basis of the dispute.

The basis of the dispute is over the identity of the Bahá'í Guardian, a term referring to the appointed head of the religion, an executive hereditary office held by Shoghi Effendi from 1921 to 1957.

The basis of the dispute was the Brooklyn Bridge: Mr. Sharpton arrived at the Brooklyn foot of the bridge in the morning, ready to lead the traditional King Day march to City Hall.