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Just an observation…

Notice how in the Lightfoot v Bowen (Dr Orly) case, “Application (08XXXX) referred to the Court” is the LAST Order in that case, unlike other SCOTUS cases challenging Obama. Donofrio’s & Wrotnowski’s cases are slightly similar as well, with denied writ applications but pending cases. A clerical mess-up or something else?

Docket info is below, and snipped for brevity. For the full timeline, just copy and paste the docket number here for each case for more details: http://www.supremecourtus.gov/docket/docket.html

One possible reason would be based upon the theory that the SCOTUS is awaiting a true Constitutional “Cause of Action.” This may be either the Jan. 8 counting of the Electoral College votes or Inauguration Day. Incidentally, the Inauguration Day on Jan. 20 is the only Constitutional-mandated date associated with the President (except Election Day); all other dates fall under USC Title 3.

No. 08A524

Title:

Gail Lightfoot, et al., Applicants

Debra Bowen, California Secretary of State

Docketed:

Lower Ct:

Supreme Court of California

Case Nos.:

(S168690)

Jan 7 2009	DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 23, 2009.
Jan 7 2009	Application (08A524) referred to the Court.

No. 08-570

Title:

Philip J. Berg, Petitioner

Barack Obama, et al.

Docketed:

October 31, 2008

Lower Ct:

United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Case Nos.:	(08-4340)
	Rule 11

Dec 23 2008	Application (08A505) referred to the Court.
Dec 23 2008	DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 16, 2009.

No. 08A505

Title:

Philip J. Berg, Applicant

Barack Obama, et al.

Docketed:

Lower Ct:

United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Case Nos.:

(08-4340)

Dec 23 2008	Application (08A505) referred to the Court.
Dec 23 2008	DISTRIBUTED for Conference of January 16, 2009.

No. 08A407

Title:

Leo C. Donofrio, Applicant

Nina Mitchell Wells, New Jersey Secretary of State

Docketed:

Lower Ct:

Supreme Court of New Jersey

Case Nos.:

(AM-0153-08T2 at the New Jersey Appellate Division without a docket number)

Nov 19 2008	DISTRIBUTED for Conference of December 5, 2008.
Nov 19 2008	Application (08A407) referred to the Court by Justice Thomas.
Nov 26 2008	Supplemental brief of applicant Leo C. Donofrio filed. (Distributed)
Dec 1 2008	Letter from applicant dated November 22, 2008, received.
Dec 8 2008	Application (08A407) denied by the Court.

No. 08A469

Title:

Cort Wrotnowski, Applicant

Susan Bysiewicz, Connecticut Secretary of State

Docketed:

Lower Ct:

Supreme Court of Connecticut

Case Nos.:

(SC 18264)

Dec 8 2008	DISTRIBUTED for Conference of December 12, 2008.
Dec 8 2008	Application (08A469) referred to the Court by Justice Scalia.
Dec 9 2008	Supplemental brief of applicant Cort Wrotnowski filed. (Distributed)
Dec 15 2008	Application (08A469) denied by the Court.