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They began the trial by explaining to the judge that half the group would be silent throughout the trial in solidarity with those on whose behalf they acted, those who could not themselves speak in court. They would stipulate to the facts and rely on
Updated: 11/21/2011 09:23A
Condominium developer cannot enforce CC&Rs after selling all units
The Second District Court of Appeal upheld the trial court's rejection of a motion to compel arbitration. It reasoned that the Developers could have enforced an arbitration provision in a contract. However, CC&R's are not contracts,
Updated: 11/21/2011 09:23A
Khmer Rouge leaders hear charges as trial starts in Cambodia
One of the issues the court has been forced to confront is the age of the defendants. They are in varying degrees of health, and there are fears one or more could die before the trial concludes. For that reason, the tribunal ruled in October to
Updated: 11/21/2011 09:21A
High Court urged to junk poll sabotage case vs Arroyo
In his 12-page motion, the former First Gentleman said the filing of the case by the Department of Justice-Commission on Elections (Comelec) panel was railroaded. “The previous apprehensions that the proceedings conducted by the Joint Committee are
Updated: 11/21/2011 09:20A
2G scam trial: Banker produced as witness in Reliance-Swan deal
The court referred to a Supreme Court judgement saying that in order to expedite the trial, objections against the evidence produced should be heard only at the stage of final arguments in the case. "In view of the authoritative pronouncement by the
Updated: 11/21/2011 09:20A
Justice catches up with Khmer Rouge trio
More than three decades later, time finally caught up with the three most senior surviving leaders of the Khmer Rouge as they went on trial on Monday for genocide, in a historic case that many victims hope will provide answers and bring justice.
Updated: 11/21/2011 09:19A
Prima Facie Case Established Against Bush And Blair
The matter was adjourned till the following morning at 9.00am. The trial is being held in an open court from November 19-22, 2011 at the premises of the Kuala Lumpur Foundation to Criminalise War (KLFCW) at 88, Jalan Perdana, Kuala Lumpur.
Updated: 11/21/2011 09:19A
2G scam trial: Banker produced as witness
The court referred to a Supreme Court judgement saying that in order to expedite the trial, objections against the evidence produced should be heard only at the stage of final arguments in the case. "In view of the authoritative pronouncement by the
Updated: 11/21/2011 09:19A
Joint panel in Arroyo poll sabotage probe 'constitutional'
THE joint Commission on Elections (Comelec)-Department of Justice (DOJ) panel that probed ex-President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's alleged involvement in poll sabotage is constitutional, Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago said Monday.
Updated: 11/21/2011 09:19A
Niles teen accused in sex extortion case expected back in court
The fourth of five Niles teenagers accused in a Facebook sex extortion case is expected in court this morning. Martel Miller is scheduled to go before a judge at 8:30. Miller spent part of the day Friday at the Berrien County courthouse,
Updated: 11/21/2011 09:16A