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Originally Posted by SouthsideSooner
June 20, 2008 11:04 AM Seattle Times
Seattle's lead attorney Paul Lawrence all but concedes defeat
Posted by Jim Brunner
Seattle's lead attorney, Paul Lawrence, all but conceded defeat just now.
The city has been frustrated by Judge Marsha Pechman, who has overruled numerous objections this morning by Lawrence during the aggressive questioning of former Sonics President Wally Walker. At one point she also told Lawrence he was reading court rules incorrectly.
Pechman cut off Lawrence when he was asking Walker about his basketball career and connection with the Sonics, including Walker's presence on the 1979 Sonics championship team.
Pechman said she'd seen Walker play and didn't need to hear more about his NBA career.
"I appreciate that your honor, but we do have to make a record for our appeal," Lawrence said.
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TRAVIS PITTMAN / KING5.com didn't say for an appeal. I would have thought he would have put that in his court room blog if that was said.
If said I would concur that he is admitting defeat. With Walker's testimony I don't see any way the judge will rule in favor of the city. In fact there maybe a chance that he lets the Sonics leave without paying out the lease.