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2. This is a federal court ruling, 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Thu May 31, 2012, 10:03 AM

May 2012

The SJC is a state court, isn't it?

Higher court normally trumps lower court in precedents.

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Good morning, all!!! Court: Heart of gay marriage law unconstitutional [View all] Zorra May 2012 OP

Two things... Fearless May 2012 #1

This is a federal court ruling, 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Zorra May 2012 #2

I mean United States Supreme Judicial Court Fearless May 2012 #3

Oh, sorry. The Massachussets high court Zorra May 2012 #4

Not at all. Fearless May 2012 #5

Appeals are time limited Ms. Toad May 2012 #6

Very true... Fearless May 2012 #7

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That graphic is awesome! nt Zorra May 2012 #9

It's been making the rounds among my FB friends. n/t Ms. Toad Jun 2012 #10