The latest move brought to four the number of different fronts that lawyers have opened in the Steinbrenner case and related matters.

The lawyer opened his mouth as if to query that, then closed it without saying a word.

The lawyer opened the bag, started to reach in, then jerked his hand back.

The lawyer opened his mouth to yell to Doc.

When they got to the street, the lawyer opened an umbrella.

The lawyer opened the packet and three envelopes fell out on to the floor.

The lawyer opened the door and stepped into the hall.

Freth stepped behind the door when the lawyer opened it.

But when the lawyer opened his mail on Tuesday, he found a check for slightly more: $8.6 million.

The lawyer walked over to the closet and opened the door.