On Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:29:51 -0800, "Steve B"
wrote:

Just curious if any one precedent overrides the other and
makes you a mandatory resident of one state or the other.

A state with income tax will do everything possible to claim you
unless you go through a total "divorce" proceeding with them. That
means no traceable property ownership, no registered vehicles or
boats, no kids in school, no source of income, no financial accounts,
no drivers license, no utility bills, etc. They may even try to claim
your pension if you retire to another state, better to move first,
then retire.