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California Supreme Court

Apr. 10, 2009

State Justices Analyze Voter Intent in Prop. 64

Figuring out what the voters intended when passing ballot measures isn't always easy, especially when those voters are weighing in on complex class action lawsuit procedures.That was evident at Wednesday's oral argument at the California Supreme Court.

By Laura Ernde
Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES Figuring out what voters intended when passing ballot measures isn't always easy, especially when the issue is as complicated as class action lawsuit procedures.

That was evident at Wednesday's oral argument at the California Supreme Court, which will soon decide some of the practical effects of Proposition 64, a 2004 initiative that aimed at cutting down frivolous lawsuits.

The justic...

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