Cases of interest for argument on September 1

On Wednesday's docket are two cases of significant interest. The first, PERDUE v. WISE, No. 31749, involves challenge by the state treasuerer and auditor to the constitutionality of a plan to issue nearly $4 billion in bonds to cover pension obligations. The case will be argued at 10:00 am. Filings since the case was granted include:

• Appellant's Brief
• Appellee's Brief
• Appellant's Reply Brief
• Amicus Brief of WV Education Ass'n and WV Ass'n of Retired School Employees

The second case was argued last term and is set for re-argument at 2:00 pm. IN RE: FLOOD LITIGATION, No. 31688 involves certified questions from the Mass Litigation Panel handling litigation over flood damage in southern West Virginia. Fillings since the case was set for re-argument include:

• Plaintiffs' Supplemental Brief
• Defendant's Supplemental Brief
• Amicus Brief of the Sierra Club
• Defendant's Motion to Strike Portions of Plaintiffs' Supplemental Brief

Arguments are open to the public. As usual, Wednesday's proceedings will be webcast, and live audio is available via the call-in line at (304) 558-2601. Information about the remaining cases on Wednesday's docket, as well as the cases set for conference on Thursday, can be found on the Court's calendar page for September.

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