trial court
noun
: the court before which issues of fact and law are first determined as distinguished from an appellate court
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In 1994, the Florida Supreme Court affirmed the convictions, but reversed his death sentence and remanded to the trial court for a new penalty phase.
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News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
In 2019, the Ninth Circuit reversed a trial court’s dismissal of the case.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The Domestic Violence Intervention Court could be in place by November, working with the Diversion Hub, said Renee Troxell, trial court administrator for the Oklahoma County Court Clerk's Office.
—Richard Mize, Oklahoman, 10 Mar. 2026
In January, the trial court judge, 271st Judicial District Judge Brock Smith, denied a motion made by the school district to dismiss the suit.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
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News Service Of Florida, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
In 2019, the Ninth Circuit reversed a trial court’s dismissal of the case.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The Domestic Violence Intervention Court could be in place by November, working with the Diversion Hub, said Renee Troxell, trial court administrator for the Oklahoma County Court Clerk's Office.
—Richard Mize, Oklahoman, 10 Mar. 2026
In January, the trial court judge, 271st Judicial District Judge Brock Smith, denied a motion made by the school district to dismiss the suit.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Trial court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trial%20court. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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