The plaintiffs contend that the city's students cannot meet the state's new education standards without a sharp increase in state aid.

Indeed, the plaintiff contended that the other avenues were not open to the Revenue because the matter had been concluded by agreement between the parties.

The plaintiffs contend that insurance companies will raise rates for women to comply with the regulations.

The plaintiffs contend that they were denied pay raises, promotions and other benefits because of their race.

The government was also negligent, the plaintiffs further contended, by not having adequate equipment on hand to fight that fire.

The plaintiffs contend that the districts are not fairly drawn.

The plaintiffs contend that doing so inflated population figures upstate.

The plaintiffs contend that this does not permit political factors to be taken into account.

The plaintiffs contend they have been excluded from union meetings, thus violating the organization's constitution.

The plaintiffs in the lawsuit contend that the action was unprecedented and outrageous.