41.   A New York Supreme Court judge in Queens dismissed the suit in November, ruling that the company had acted within its rights.

42.   A judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a sports writer against New Jersey Nets coach John Calipari and the Nets organization.

43.   A judge dismissed the case for lack of evidence.

44.   A judge dismissed the case two months later.

45.   A judge dismissed the charges, effective immediately for Mrs. Moody and in six months for her son.

46.   A judge ultimately dismissed the charges on the recommendation of the district attorney, who cited insufficient evidence, the newspaper reported.

47.   A federal judge dismissed a health-related lawsuit filed by San Francisco against tobacco companies, and said San Francisco can amend the suit to pursue its claim.

48.   A federal trial judge dismissed the case, and the appeals court today upheld that ruling.

49.   A Jackson County judge has dismissed all perjury charges against a former Hilton Hotels Corp. gambling executive.

50.   A judge dismissed a charge of involuntary manslaughter because of lack of evidence.