Word: davises
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"I'm thrilled. It's definitely what I wanted," Mrs. Davis told a news conference in Titusville, Fla., where she now lives.
The ex-husband said he would appeal in the state court system, and potentially beyond. "They are going to force me to become a father against my wishes," Mr. Davis said.
Mrs. Davis said she would not try to get pregnant before January. "I'm waiting to see about the appeal then hopefully after that try to have a child," she said.
"As far as we are aware, this is the first judicial decision which has declared an embryo a human being," said Charles Clifford, Mr. Davis' attorney, adding that he would ask the court to prevent his client's ex-wife from implanting the embryos until appeals are settled.
Clifford said the ruling could conflict with the Supreme Court's landmark Roe v. Wade decision allowing women to have abortions. Janet Mayfield, the attorney who will handle Mr. Davis' appeal, said the decision might also conflict with state laws on property interests and anatomical gifts.