The Supreme Court upheld that decision, rejecting IDT counsel's contentions during oral argument that the claims against HJ, to the extent valid at all, were derivative and therefore belonged to Straight Path and could not be asserted directly by the minority investors.
The exact difference between the two bids was an unsettled point of contention even at oral argument.
The Court notes, ante, at 166 n. 7, that petitioner at oral argument here disclaimed the contention that the passage of time had restored him to private status, electing to place all his eggs in the more expansive basket that forms the framework of the Court's opinion.
At oral argument Lee's lawyer disclaimed any contention that the sale of her works on tile has damaged her honor or reputation.
With the Court seemingly on the verge of an historic precedent, the selection of the lawyers for oral argument became a point of some contention among the many attorneys involved in the various cases.
These contentions have been presented in oral argument as well as upon briefs.
Last week the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the contention by Manuel Piñol, the vice governor of North Cotabato Province, that the peace agreement would unconstitutionally permit the Islamic Front to encroach on Christian territories, an assertion that the government has denied.
But the film provides ample testimony that, contrary to China's position, Falun Gong is not a cult; and photographic evidence and oral statements support Falun Gong's contention that China's government has tortured its followers.
But during the hearing, Chancellor Strine skipped oral arguments and repeatedly criticized Mr. Icahn's contention that the special committee favored the approach by Mr. Dell over a competing proposal from Mr. Icahn.
Oral arguments are a chance for justices to probe the contentions in the briefs and for lawyers to address the issues that most trouble the justices.
These findings support the general contention that pulmonary actinomycosis is mainly caused by aspiration of oral substances.
