Before the Court
The Justices Weigh in During Oral Arguments
At 11:02 a.m. on February 22, 2005, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments for case number 04-37, Michael Clingman, et al. v. Andrea L. Beaver, et al. At 12:00 p.m., arguments concluded and the case was submitted for judgment. Following are excerpts from the arguments of Wellon B. Poe, Jr., attorney for Michael Clingman, et al., and James C. Linger, attorney for Andrea L. Beaver, et al. Questions are presented from eight Supreme Court Justices. Chief Justice Rehnquist was absent due to illness.Argument on behalf of Michael Clingman, et al.MR. POE: This case today involves a conflict between Oklahoma’s…
