51.   But a state Supreme Court judge threw Espada off the ballot last month, saying that he failed to produce enough valid signatures on his petition documents.

52.   But the effect of that vote was muddied after a judge threw out the results because of a dispute over the ballot language.

53.   But the judge also could throw out the case before trial, or both parties could reach an agreement that could settle the case.

54.   But two months ago a Superior Court judge threw out those charges, absolving the two of blame.

55.   Earlier this month, a state judge threw out the ordinance, ruling that the county legislature had exceeded its authority.

56.   Earlier this week, a judge threw his name off the ballot in a district in the Bronx after campaign workers admitted to fraud.

57.   Edward Hayes, one of the lawyers representing McAlary, predicted the judge would throw out the suit before it got to trial.

58.   Even before a Fort Worth federal judge threw out the suit, it was a bad week for Barney.

59.   Eventually, North and Poindexter, among others, were found guilty of criminal acts, but federal appeals judges later threw out the convictions.

60.   Experts said it was not clear in state law that a judge could throw out the results in just one county or precinct in a statewide election.