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Recent Examples of trial court
The Florida Supreme Court found that the trial court erred in handling the aggravating factors of his case and ordered a new sentencing.
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CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
The trial court held at least one hearing on the special motion, but ultimately denied the special motion on the basis that Wunsch had adequately stated the elements of his claims and — and this becomes the main issue on appeal — Wunsch needed additional discovery to prove up his claims.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
However, the Third District reversed the portion of the trial court’s ruling finding that the association failed to establish the amount of the delinquency.
—Awilda Esteras, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit was initially denied by a trial court, but Angell and his allies successfully appealed, causing the Harm Reduction Coalition of Santa Cruz to pause its safe syringe program.
—Albert Chern, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
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CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
The trial court held at least one hearing on the special motion, but ultimately denied the special motion on the basis that Wunsch had adequately stated the elements of his claims and — and this becomes the main issue on appeal — Wunsch needed additional discovery to prove up his claims.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
However, the Third District reversed the portion of the trial court’s ruling finding that the association failed to establish the amount of the delinquency.
—Awilda Esteras, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2026
The lawsuit was initially denied by a trial court, but Angell and his allies successfully appealed, causing the Harm Reduction Coalition of Santa Cruz to pause its safe syringe program.
—Albert Chern, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial court
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In a complaint filed in June 2024, the group accused him of improperly retaining copies of the album after the criminal court ordered its full forfeiture.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2026
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In a highly unusual decision, the state's highest criminal court has exonerated Carmen Meija of the infanticide that resulted in her conviction from a Travis County jury in 2005.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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For instance, the California Air Resources Board may rely on administrative law judges in lieu of civil court proceedings to impose fines totalling up to $100,000, or $300,000 for some fuel violations.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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For instance, the California Air Resources Board may rely on administrative law judges in lieu of civil court proceedings to impose fines totalling up to $100,000, or $300,000 for some fuel violations.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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Republican parties have already appealed the decision to the state’s Appellate Division and also directly to the state’s highest tribunal, the Court of Appeals in Albany.—
Jeffrey M. Wice,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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During the two-year investigation, former manager David Moyes, who acted as a witness in Paqueta’s tribunal hearing, and his team-mates provided a safe haven at the training ground.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Trial court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20court. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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