LAWSUIT NEWS
 
A hearing for an "Order to show cause" for the lawsuit against Mayor
Giuliani and the NYC Department of Health has been set for Thursday
December 2nd, 1999 at 9:30am.  The hearing will take place at 80 Center
Street on the 3rd floor, in the court room of Judge Braun.
 
Evidence from both sides will be presented at this hearing.  This will be
the first time that there will be an opportunity to cross examine the
Department of Health officials since they have never engaged in an open
discussion about any of the issues concerning the ferret ban.  Based on the
information presented at this hearing, the judge will determine whether or
not this case will go to trial.
 
Although the public will not be able to speak at this hearing, the hearing
is open to the public.  It is important that as many ferret owners as
possible (and their friends and family members) show up for this event and
other similar events still to come (Leave the ferrets at home folks!).  Go
into work a couple of hours late if possible.  Non-workers -wake up a bit
earlier!  We need to give a strong show of support at the courthouse if
"the powers that be" are to be convinced that this is an issue affecting
thousands of ferret owners in New York City.
 
We look forward to seeing many of you there!
[Posted in FML issue 2874]