Prop 8 Trial Judge Issues Final Questions For Closing Arguments
Today Judge Vaughn Walker delivered the last of the questions to be addressed by attorneys on both sides of the Prop 8 trial debate.
According to the KTVU Website, the questions posed by Walker cover all sides and angles of the case on topics ranging from voter intent and the role of churches in the 2008 election campaign to the definition and purpose of marriage.
Lawyers for the plaintiffs are asked to answer, “What is the import of evidence showing that marriage has been historically limited to a man and a woman?”
On the other side, the judge asked the sponsors of Proposition 8, “What evidence in the record shows that same-sex marriage is a drastic or far-reaching change to the institution of marriage?”
Both sides were asked, “What purpose does a law requiring that a marital partnership consist of one man and one woman serve?”
The list of questions has a dozen for each side and 15 more queries for both sides.
Walker’s decision in the case is expected to be issued in writing sometime after the closing arguments. The case is certain to be appealed to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and may reach the U.S. Supreme Court.
The see all the questions posed by Judge Walker you can do so on the following court document (PDF copy):
KTVU.com: Judge Issues Final Questions For Prop. 8 Closing Arguments
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