1.   The defense attorney, in the midst of arguing his motion, suddenly began gagging an coughing.

2.   Elsey will argue a motion to dismiss all charges against Nichols at a hearing before Borman on Thursday morning.

3.   On Thursday morning, Elsey is scheduled to argue a motion before Borman to have the charges dismissed.

4.   This latest bit of chaos makes it crucial that the judge crack the whip more on long-winded lawyers, who are arguing technical motions at great lengths.

5.   Three managers would argue procedural motions, Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Charles Canady of Florida and Buyer.

6.   Defense lawyers said they planned to argue several motions to block a death sentence.

7.   Lawyers also argued several motions.

8.   Lawyers argued the motion last week.