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Government

Dec. 8, 2010

Circuit Judges Hear Prop. 8 Appeal

Three circuit judges hearing the Proposition 8 appeal here on Monday hinted they might delay their decision while they seek guidance from the California Supreme Court on the question of the proponents' standing to remain in the case.


By John Roemer


Daily Journal Staff Writer


SAN FRANCISCO - Three circuit judges hearing the Proposition 8 appeal here on Monday peppered proponents of California's same-sex marriage ban with demands they justify their right to defend the measure before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.


The judges hinted they might delay their decision while they seek guidance from the California Supreme Court on the question of the proponents' stan...

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