GAY-RITE RULING
October 25, 2006 -- TRENTON, N.J. - Gay and lesbian couples will learn today whether they will have the right to marry in New Jersey.
Winnie Comfort, a spokeswoman for the state judiciary, said the state Supreme Court will release its highly anticipated decision this afternoon in the case of Lewis v. Harris.
The lawsuit was brought by seven gay couples who claim municipal officials are barring them from marrying in violation of the state constitution.