The courts were wrong, the only purpose to the oxford comma is to disambiguate.  Without it, there is ambiguity, but not with it.  Check the judges background in grammar. They should appeal on that basis. 

Phil Bralich

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From: Sean Ruday <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Apr 11, 2015 10:27 AM
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Subject: Re: Grammar dispute in a big-time corporate lawsuit

Thanks for sharing this!

I will post this article to ATEG's social media accounts.

All the best,

Sean

On Sat, Apr 11, 2015 at 9:36 AM, Dick Veit <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

I have my opinions, but I'm interested in others' judgments on this multimillion dollar lawsuit that hinges on a question of commas and modification.

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