71.   The decision, in an opinion by Thomas, overturned a ruling by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

72.   The court overturned that ruling last month.

73.   The decision overturns a ruling of the Virginia Supreme Court.

74.   The death penalty case on Monday overturned a ruling by the Arizona Supreme Court.

75.   The decision overturned the ruling of a federal district court judge, David Hittner, who said the defendant, Calvin Burdine, was entitled to a new trial.

76.   The high court said other judges should abide by Supreme Court precedent, and let the high court itself overturn outdated rulings.

77.   The Florida Supreme Court overturned that ruling last year, finding no violation of any state or federal constitutional right.

78.   The houses of Congress might vote to overturn that ruling.

79.   The lower court ruling was overturned by the state supreme court.

80.   The Indiana Supreme Court disagreed, however, and overturned the ruling.