Archive for February 18th, 2010
CALA criticizes Ketchum’s change of heart on need for new appellate court
The West Virginia Record
By Chris Dickerson
February 18, 2010
CHARLESTON — A statewide judicial reform group is criticizing state Supreme Court Justice Menis Ketchum for switching gears on the need for an intermediate appellate court.
During his 2008 campaign for the Supreme Court, Ketchum said West Virginia needed an intermediate appellate court. But during a Feb. 9 budget [...]
New court of appeals not likely to advance
The Register-Herald
By Mannix Porterfield
February 18, 2010
CHARLESTON — Senate Judiciary Chairman Jeffrey Kessler is suffering no illusions about seeing an intermediate court of appeals ready for business by spring time.
Fact is, shortly after his bill was introduced, Kessler voiced doubts it would clear the two chambers before this session ends March 13.
“I’m not unrealistic as to [...]
