51.   It asked that the suit be dismissed.

52.   Judge Ira Gammerman of New York state Supreme Court dismissed the suit, granting a summary judgment to N.S. Bienstock, the company that represents Zahn.

53.   Judges in some states have dismissed the suits, while others have let them proceed.

54.   Last year, Superior Court Judge Richard Hubbell in Los Angeles dismissed suits by Credit Lyonnais and MGM accusing Kerkorian of fraud.

55.   Lawyers for KarstadtQuelle filed a motion to dismiss the suit in early May.

56.   Last year a Superior Court dismissed the suit on statute of limitations grounds, but the SJC has now agreed to take it up.

57.   Lawyers for Coca-Cola moved last week to have the suit dismissed.

58.   Lawyers for Jordan say the suit should be dismissed because it is a sovereign nation.

59.   Lawyers for Jernigan and Kachel will argue that the suit should be dismissed, allowing their clients to take office.

60.   Ms. Jeffrey sued Gingrich claiming defamation and breach of contract but a federal judge dismissed the suit.