1.  But they asked not to consolidate the complaint with the Seminole case, out of fears that it could prolong the proceeding.

2.  But the Seminole case is set for a one-day trial next Wednesday before Leon County Circuit Judge Nikki Clark.

3.  In the Seminole case, few of the facts were in dispute.

4.  Judge Nikki Clark , who heard the Seminole case, also asked that question, but seemed equally troubled about the prospect of tossing out all the absentee ballots.

5.  Judge Terry Lewis, who heard the Martin case, said he would confer with Judge Nikki Clark, who presided over the Seminole case.

6.  Late Tuesday, Clark denied a Republican request to throw out the Seminole case as unfounded.

7.  Lawyers in the Martin case have asked not to consolidate their action with the Seminole case, fearful that such a move might slow down that proceeding.

8.  Sprigg, however, believes the Seminole case could be the one that makes Gore the next president.

9.  Testimony in the Seminole case ended late Wednesday, with the judge scheduling closing arguments for Thursday afternoon.

10.  The more aggressive members of the Gore team, particularly those in Florida like Whouley and Klain, supported including the Seminole case.