It is a significant step forward," said Michael M. Daniel, the main lawyer for the plaintiffs.

"I think we've gone from joke to nightmare," said Bernard Wishnia, the tribe's main lawyer.

The office's main lawyer, Stephen J. King, was singularly qualified for the job.

But the main lawyer for the plaintiff in the case denounced the decision as "a license to kill."

He is one of the main lawyers for the shareholders.

Arguments are expected from the defense lawyers, but the main lawyers and defendants have been boycotting the trial for various reasons.

The landlord's main lawyer, Thomas S. Fleishell, declined to be interviewed on the issues.

"What's basically going to result is a resegregation of the public graduate university system," said Joseph Jamarillo, the main lawyer for the complainants.

The trial will resume today with witnesses and evidence presented by Mr. McVeigh's main lawyer.

"This is the right way to do it," said Michael E. Tigar, his main lawyer throughout the appeal.