Ms. Slattery called the suit meritless and said the firm expects it to be dismissed.

He expects to be dismissed after the season.

But he expects to be dismissed because, as Governor, he has the power to pardon convicts.

Then he turned to Abute, expecting to be dismissed as well.

"We now expect the cases to be dismissed in the interest of justice," Mr. Siegel said.

Expecting to be dismissed, he resigned in order to be able to return to Bonn to bring his wife and children home.

Mr. Fule said he expected to be dismissed when the new council is chosen.

Oliver said, expecting to be dismissed with a wave of Bellmon's hand.

Shrugging, she added, "It's not a bad idea, actually, especially since I expect those two charges to be either dismissed or at least lessened."

In fact, several experts say they expect the suit against King Michael to be dismissed on those grounds.