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SCO: the end gets closer

SCO: the end gets closer

Posted Jul 6, 2006 23:12 UTC (Thu) by jre (guest, #2807)
Parent article: SCO: the end gets closer

Re: "SCO has had ample opportunity to articulate, identify and substantiate its claims against SCO.", the error is in the original.

As I followed this case, I discovered that my capacity for sustained outrage was limited. After a while, SCO's antics came to seem more tiresome than infuriating. So it is with some sympathy that I read Judge Kimball, quoted by Judge Wells, dropping this gem:

“Nevertheless, despite the vast disparity between SCO’s public accusations and its actual evidence-or complete lack thereof-and the resulting temptation to grant IBM’s motion, the court has determined that it would be premature to grant summary judgement . . . .”
You've got to salute a professional who resolutely does the right thing even after clown fatigue has long since set in.

Better you than me, Your Honor, better you than me.


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Premature ... but PSJ is coming?

Posted Jul 7, 2006 7:58 UTC (Fri) by AnswerGuy (guest, #1256) [Link]

I note that the Judge has indicated that it would be premature to pass preliminary summary judgement; and confined herself just to the matter at hand.

However, it is perhaps only a little premature ... and perhaps the maturity of that eventuality is fast approaching.

It'll be interesting to see how many of the remaining claims are ruled in the next round of PSJ motions.

JimD

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