Anna Nicole Smith Views Oral Arguments

As reported earlier on this blog, the United States Supreme Court granted cert in Marshall v. Marshall, 04-1544, to determine when federal courts may hear claims that are also involved in state probate proceedings. Oral arguments are set for today, February 28, 2006.

Anna Nicole Smith herself viewed the arguments.  She dressed in all black, did not sign autographs, and did not speak with reporters as she entered the court.

Anna Nicole has a surprising supporter — the administration of President Bush which believes that the Court should allow federal courts to have superior jurisdiction in such cases.

See Manuel Balce Ceneta, Supreme Court to hear Anna Nichole Smith’s case, USA Today, Feb. 28, 2006.