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Not every case needs background and explanation: these are briefer case write-ups.

056: Take ’em For a Ride

Posted May 26, 2025February 8, 2021 in Categories 2003, Appealed, Crying ‘Rights’, Dishonorable Mention, Dismissed, Government, Religion, Short6 Comments

Stella Case No. 056, Originally Published: 18 June 2003

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Tags Bible, Bus, Federal, Proselytizing, Transit, Wisconsin

051: New Zoo Review

Posted May 26, 2025December 28, 2020 in Categories 2003, Crying ‘Rights’, Dismissed, Short1 Comment

Stella Case No. 051, Originally Published: 29 May 2003

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Tags Animal rights, Animals, California, Elephant, Property rights, Zoo

048: What Comes Around, Goes Around

Posted May 26, 2025December 14, 2020 in Categories 2003, Alcohol/Drugs, Death, Dishonorable Mention, Short, Status Unknown8 Comments

Stella Case No. 048, Originally Published: 7 May 2003

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Tags Alabama, Drunk, Mother, Pedestrian, Turnabout

046: Big Shot

Posted May 26, 2025December 7, 2020 in Categories 2003, Dishonorable Mention, Dismissed, Foreign, Short

Stella Case No. 046, Originally Published: 30 April 2003

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Tags Ammunition, Guns, Hunting, Lion, Product liability, Safari, Scotland, Shooting

044: Halled into Court

Posted May 26, 2025November 30, 2020 in Categories 2003, Dishonorable Mention, Minor Defendant, Schools, Settled, Short4 Comments

Stella Case No. 044, Originally Published: 23 April 2003

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Tags Injury, Minor, New Jersey, School, Teacher

042: Jailhouse Blues

Posted May 26, 2025November 19, 2020 in Categories 2003, Dishonorable Mention, Dismissed, Media, Short2 Comments

Stella Case No. 042, Originally Published: 19 March 2003

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Tags Emotional distress, Prison, Scared Straight, VH1, Viacom, West Virginia

040: Shaggy Dog Story

Posted May 26, 2025November 12, 2020 in Categories 2003, Criminal Plaintiff, Dishonorable Mention, Dismissed, Media, Short7 Comments

Stella Case No. 040, Originally Published: 5 March 2003

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Tags Animals, ATLA, California

038: Pursuing a Deep Pocket

Posted May 26, 2025November 5, 2020 in Categories 2003, Death, Dishonorable Mention, Government, Police, Short, Status Unknown3 Comments

Stella Case No. 035, Originally Published: 19 February 2003

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Tags Blues Brothers, South Carolina

036: No Rhyme or Reason

Posted May 26, 2025October 29, 2020 in Categories 2003, Dishonorable Mention, Dismissed, Short13 Comments

Stella Case No. 036, Originally Published: 12 February 2003

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Tags Airline, Kansas, Racism, Southwest

034: Duck!!

Posted May 26, 2025October 19, 2020 in Categories 2003, Dishonorable Mention, Dismissed, Government, Short7 Comments

Stella Case No. 034, Originally Published: 29 January 2003

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Tags Animals, Florida, Goose, Wildlife
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