trial court

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Recent Examples of trial court DeSantis’ order noted that in 2007 the Florida Supreme Court affirmed the trial court order denying Willacy’s motion for postconviction relief and his petition for writ of habeas corpus, challenging the government’s authority for his imprisonment. 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 See All Example Sentences for trial court
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial court
Noun
  • But while the civil court found the war crimes allegations were mostly proven on a balance of probabilities, the war crime murder charges would have to be proved in a criminal court to a higher standard of beyond reasonable doubt.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • But while the civil court found the war crimes allegations were mostly proved on a balance of probabilities, the new charges would have to be proved in a criminal court to a higher standard of beyond reasonable doubt.
    CBS News, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • One of the women, Madison Atiabi, is Jewish and is now suing Nacua in a California civil court.
    Nate Atkins, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The newborn’s parents, Yiqi Wang and Hongyu Lu, are reportedly suing Jan for wrongful death, medical malpractice and fraud in civil court.
    Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Parliament also reappointed the chairman of the constitutional tribunal, attorney general, and judges of the Supreme Court.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Khalid Hamideh, a local attorney who has worked with the tribunal, said the group arbitrates in civil family matters as well as in contractual disputes.
    Isabella Volmert, Dallas Morning News, 6 Apr. 2026

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“Trial court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20court. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.

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