Chief Justice C.C. Torbert, et al.
amici curiae
Charles K. Wiggins, Counsel of Record The individuals in this suit are 27 former or retired chief justices or justices on 19 State supreme courts. Charles K. Wiggins is a member of the law firm Wiggins & Masters, where he specializes in civil appeals. The following is excerpted from the Amicus Curiae Brief for the Petitioners as submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court on January 2, 2009.Amici uniformly believe that the participation of Justice Benjamin in this case created an appearance of impropriety. All amici participating in this brief would have recused if they had benefited from the level and…
