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"They read the press, and they know what's going on, but I think most people are willing to say, 'Let's judge this claim on its merits. What is the proof and what is the defence?'"

No longer would each claim be treated on its merits.”

But marriage equality in California was never vindicated on its merits, just on a technicality.

“We haven’t yet received a copy of the judgement. We will examine it on its merits and demerits and then decide whether to appeal or not,” he told me.

The case has drawn attention because it is the first challenge to a postmark law to be accepted by a court on its merits.