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Coalition For Economic Equity v. Wilson, Not Reported in F.Supp., 1998 WL 61215

Facts

This case involves a challenge to the constitutionality of California's Proposition 209, which was filed by the plaintiffs on November 8, 1996. They sought a declaration that the initiative was unconstitutional on its face and requested an injunction against its enforcement. The court initially granted a preliminary injunction, but this was reversed by the Ninth Circuit, which ruled that Proposition 209 did not violate the United States Constitution. The case was remanded for further proceedings consistent with the appellate court's opinion.

On November 8, 1996, plaintiffs filed the instant case asserting a facial challenge to the constitutionality of the California initiative known as Proposition 209.

Issue

Did Proposition 209 violate the United States Constitution?

Did Proposition 209 violate the United States Constitution?

Rule

A judgment on the pleadings is appropriate when, even if all material facts in the pleading are true, the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. The appellate court's ruling on the merits is binding and must be followed in subsequent proceedings.

A judgment on the pleadings is appropriate when, even if all materials facts in the pleading are true, the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

Analysis

The Ninth Circuit's ruling established that, assuming all facts alleged in the complaint were true, Proposition 209 did not violate the Constitution. Therefore, the defendants were entitled to judgment on the pleadings, as the plaintiffs' claims were limited to a facial challenge, and the appellate court's decision was conclusive on that issue.

In light of the appellate court's ruling on the merits, defendants are entitled to a judgment on the pleadings.

Conclusion

The court granted the defendants' motion for judgment on the pleadings and denied the plaintiffs' motion for voluntary dismissal.

Accordingly, and good cause appearing, it is HEREBY ORDERED that defendants' Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings is granted and plaintiffs' motion for a voluntary dismissal is denied as moot.

Who won?

The defendants prevailed in this case because the Ninth Circuit's ruling determined that Proposition 209 did not violate the Constitution. The court found that the plaintiffs' claims were limited to a facial challenge, and since the appellate court had already ruled on the merits, the defendants were entitled to judgment as a matter of law.

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