White House officials were said to be discussing today whether they would appeal, an action many lawyers following the case expect them to take.

Some lawyers following the case said they expected little movement this weekend.

But several lawyers following the case said they expected the proceeding to take about four or five days, spread out over this week and next.

Most legal experts following the case suggested that the injunction would be overturned.

However, the people following the case remained divided on the issue.

And experts following the case are skeptical about whether the prosecution will succeed.

Judge Robinson did not rule today, but lawyers following the case said she was likely to reach a decision early next week.

Ruskin withdrew from art criticism for a period following the case.

Outside legal experts following the case were mystified by the judge's action.

Most experts following the case say that they expect the appeals court to reverse some of the judge's findings.