1.   A judge ruled that life-support could be ended, but the Michigan Supreme Court disagreed.

2.   Another district judge will now rule on what sanctions should be im posed on the company for its illegal behaviour.

3.   But a federal judge ruled last May that probable cause existed to grant the extradition.

4.   But a state judge ruled the buildings were structurally sound and allowed squatters to remain.

5.   In the last five years, some federal judges have ruled in their favor.

6.   No matter, ruled the judge.

7.   The deputy judge ruled against this contention.

8.   The judge did not rule immediately on whether any of the six potential jurors questioned Monday was being excused.