41.   But a state appeals court ruled that the law was unconstitutional.

42.   But in May, the pandering conviction was overturned by a state appeals court on grounds of juror misconduct.

43.   Citing an earlier ruling, lawyers familiar with the case say a state appeals court will probably overturn his decision.

44.   Dreben went on to become the first woman appointed to the state appeals court.

45.   Fleiss once hoped that celebrated appeals attorney Alan Dershowitz would handle her state appeal.

46.   Garcetti ordered Ms. Clark not to pay, then took what is becoming a Simpson shuttle to the state appeals court.

47.   Gov. Jane Hull and other state officials declined to comment, but law experts say state appeals may be exhausted.

48.   He said the city had asked them to send the case to the state appeals court.

49.   Her opponent is a capable Houston state appeals court judge.

50.   However, the state appeals court declined to review the briefs.