Elmer, RE: "I almost lost it when Warren Christopher said the decision to allow the deadline to stand and require the SOS to use discretion in reviewing each county's request for an extension was tantamount to a victory for the Democrats and they will appeal the decision." EP
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Tuesday November 14 4:15 PM ET
Recount Ruling Text
By the Associated Press
Text of Tuesday's ruling by Leon County (Fla.) Circuit Judge Terry P. Lewis
"I disagree, however that the Secretary is required to ignore any late filed returns...by concentrating on the deadline ...This interpretation ignores, however, section 102.166... (the desire for accuracy)
(the candidate/Elector), "may file, pursuant to Section 102.168, Florida Statutes, a complaint in Circuit Court contesting the election results. One of the specific itemized grounds for such a challenge is the ``rejection of a number of legal votes sufficient to change or place in doubt the result of the election.''
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"Done and ordered in Chambers at Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, this 14th day of November, 2000."
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Amy J |
