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Coleman Lawyer: We'll Rest Our Case This Week! (Maybe)
Here's some provisionally good news from Minnesota. Coleman spokesman/attorney Ben Ginsberg told reporters at a press conference that they expect to be done presenting their case by the end of this week.
Ginsberg did add, however, that this announcement came "with all the caveats about -- heck, I don't know what'll end up happening."
They don't expect to be calling any more rejected voters, though -- probably a good move, considering the judges singled out one of their witnesses as an example of an illegal voter.
After Coleman rests, the ball will be in Franken's court. And after Franken rests, we'll get a decision. And then...the appeals!
(Ginsberg press conference via The Uptake.)
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Boy, the 7th day has been a long time coming!!!!
February 23, 2009 7:25 PM | Reply | Permalink
Franken might not have to present his case. There will almost certainly be a motion for summary judgment, which just might be granted. Coleman's case is mostly shadow puppets, and I don't think he's swayed the judges much.
February 23, 2009 8:58 PM | Reply | Permalink
I think you're right about this. I'm on another continent and far from the action, but I don't see how summary judgment would not be granted.
February 24, 2009 4:03 AM | Reply | Permalink
Considering that Coleman has apparently put all his chips on a class-action equal protection theory, I don't think he's bothered to meet the court's strict burden of proof on enough ballots to overcome Franken's lead. Judgment in favor of Franken after Coleman rests would not be a surprise.
February 24, 2009 5:00 AM | Reply | Permalink
Would a summary judgement be a good thing to ask for? We know there will be appeals, and these are decided on little nit-picks. May be wise to get yourself out as far ahead as you can achieve so that if one brick gets knocked out, the wall doesn't collapse.
February 24, 2009 7:38 AM | Reply | Permalink
It wouldn't really be summary judgment. That comes before trial. But I agree it would be good to get some of Franken's evidence in, too, so there are facts on both sides to be considered by the appeals court.
February 24, 2009 3:45 PM | Reply | Permalink