<Both need to know the decision in order to progress the case.>

Let me guess here.  The Js are looking at the probabilities.  Getting Higgins allowed is probably less than a 10% chance.  Hamiliton perhaps slightly better but still long at 20%.  If defendants can't at least get Shaw at say a 40 percent probability, then we might as well close up shop.  I'm just throwing out percentages, but the bottom line is, if they can't get Shaw, the chances of Higgins or Hamilton fall to ZERO.  So let the discussion begin.  What is the preceived probability of Shaw being allowed?  Opty