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Madonna attends a screening of "Filth and Wisdom" hosted by The Cinema Society and Dolce and Gabbana at the IFC Center on October 13, 2008 in New York City.Us Magazine
The case will be heard by three Supreme Court of Appeal judges, Court official Joseph Chigona, tells Usmagazine.com.
"It may take up to two weeks," Chigona tells Us. " Madonna is not required to be present [during the appeal]."
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"As with all court cases involving infants, this one will be in
chambers, not in an open court," he says.
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Alan Chinula, Madonna 's Malawian lawyer, tells Us they are "confident" things will work in their favor with the appeal. (A judge rejected the singer's application to adopt Chifundo "Mercy" James earlier this month because she did not meet residency requirements.)
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Says Chinula, "We believe the lower court judge errored by basing her judgment on an archaic law of over 50 years ago."
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jeffreyroohhh madonna u are so over..get over urself your not british and money can't buy class...or beauty.report abuseposted April 22, 2009 2:03 AM PDT
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A Country Girl CanWhy not just try to adopt a kid that really needs a home. This little girl has a grandma that is willing to take care of her. Isn't that why the judge let her have her other son? Because he didn't have anyone?report abuseposted April 20, 2009 3:17 PM PDT
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Seniz OGood luck to you Madonna, I hope you get to adopt the girl you want and give her the best in life as you have to your other 3 children.report abuseposted April 20, 2009 3:09 PM PDT
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nobodyWhat a witch!report abuseposted April 20, 2009 2:06 PM PDT
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