51.   Before announcing his decision on Tuesday, Morgenthau met with relatives of the Park Avenue victim, Evelyn Alvarez, to discuss the case with them.

52.   Before every oral argument, Thomas sits down with his four clerks to discuss the cases on the docket.

53.   Before the news conference, which the Schaeffers did not attend, Giuliani met with Schaeffer and Mrs. Schaeffer to discuss the case.

54.   Besides, he said, Atlas requested that the parties refrain from discussing the case.

55.   Bettigole would not discuss the case because it is in litigation.

56.   Bernard Haldane officials declined to discuss pending cases.

57.   Bill Crocker, an Austin attorney who represents Landmark, said Tuesday that court rules prevent him from discussing the case.

58.   Bishop Jesus Moline Labarta of Chiclayo, who stripped Father Arbanil Rico of his parochial duties, refused to discuss the case.

59.   Both Dean and the lawyer for the school board, Vanderver Pool, declined to discuss the case, citing student confidentiality.

60.   Both sides refused to discuss the case, citing a court order barring statements to the press.