Latest Trial Court News
IBF, NBA concerned over impact of court order in Times Now case
The case involves the award of unprecedented damages of Rs 100 crore by a district court in Pune, for alleged defamation arising from an evidently inadvertent error of Justice Sawant's photograph instead of a photograph of another judge (whose name was
Updated: 11/20/2011 11:46P
IBF expresses shock on TIMES NOW matter
In a legal environment where awarding of exemplary and punitive damages are rarely seen, the trial court's decision definitely raises serious concerns as regards the media's freedom of speech and expression. This case is an example of how an
Updated: 11/20/2011 11:44P
In cold blood
"Impressive young men who had been well brought up with old-fashioned, good values," is how their maternal uncle, John Callister, an ex-deputy high school principal from Tumut, in the Snowy Mountains, describes them. But that's about all people agree
Updated: 11/20/2011 11:42P
Court of Appeal told Fortitude Valley rape victim, 9, embellished her evidence
In February last year, a District Court jury in Brisbane, took several hours to find Stoian guilty of taking a child away for immoral purposes and rape. Stoian appealed and the Court of Appeal agreed the jury could not have been satisfied beyond
Updated: 11/20/2011 11:37P
Hebron Academy lawsuit against town set for Tuesday trial
HEBRON — Hebron Academy's lawsuit against the town of Hebron is set for Tuesday in Oxford County Superior Court. The school is suing the town for tax exemption status. According to Hebron Academy's complaint,
Updated: 11/20/2011 11:36P
Libya to try Saif Gaddafi itself
LIBYA stood firm yesterday over the trial of Muammar Gaddafi's son Saif al-Islam, saying its courts could judge him fairly, defying the International Criminal Court, which says it is its right to try him at The Hague for crimes against humanity.
Updated: 11/20/2011 11:35P
Polk Term Limits Going Before Judge
The arguments will occur as the Florida Supreme Court considers whether to hear an appeal from an August 4th District Court of Appeal ruling in West Palm Beach that overturned a Broward County trial court and upheld term limits. The Polk County case
Updated: 11/20/2011 11:34P
Elderly driver guilty of teen crash deaths
An 85-year-old Perth man has pleaded guilty to causing a road crash which killed two teenage girls and injured three others. Kenneth James Knox was due to stand trial in Bunbury Magistrate's Court today on two charges of dangerous driving causing death
Updated: 11/20/2011 11:31P
Clerk recognized for contributions to judicial system
The streamlined process allowed not only for cases to get through the system faster, but also allowed for jobs that overlapped the two courts to go unfilled as workers left. "I think the majority of attorneys like it," she said.
Updated: 11/20/2011 11:30P
Jetski amputation trial begins
It was after lunch when two jetski's being ridden by the men, one of them owned by Mr Varley, collided. The prosecutor said Mr Grafton suffered serious injuries with one leg "effectively severed" below the knee and left floating in the water attached
Updated: 11/20/2011 11:22P