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Recent Examples of trial court
The trial court dismissed the case, and a federal appeals court upheld the decision.
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
In oral arguments on Thursday, his attorney Jennifer Bonjean argued that the trial court improperly withheld salacious Facebook messages between the victim and Pascal Vicedomini, the proprietor of an Italian film festival.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
The appellate judges sent what's been called the James class action back to the trial court for reconsideration.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
Of the nine sitting Supreme Court justices, only Sotomayor and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, an appointee of President Joe Biden, were previously trial court judges.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
In oral arguments on Thursday, his attorney Jennifer Bonjean argued that the trial court improperly withheld salacious Facebook messages between the victim and Pascal Vicedomini, the proprietor of an Italian film festival.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
The appellate judges sent what's been called the James class action back to the trial court for reconsideration.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 11 Apr. 2026
Of the nine sitting Supreme Court justices, only Sotomayor and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, an appointee of President Joe Biden, were previously trial court judges.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trial court
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The police have been in possession of the same videos as the social workers, yet no charges have been brought against the parents in criminal court.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Fresh Take Florida reporters reviewed nearly 100 criminal court cases dating back to 2015.—
Jack Jankowski,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Legal experts warn the measure could have far-reaching consequences for the state’s civil court system, hitting not just attorney pocketbooks but denting courtroom access for people who are injured in accidents and don’t have the money to pay a lawyer up front.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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The legislation, which Landry signed Thursday, sought to have the Orleans Parish clerk of civil court take over the responsibilities of the clerk of criminal court.—
JACK BROOK,
ABC News,
4 May 2026
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In July 202, a tribunal recommended then-chancellor Giovannini reconsider that decision, and in August 2020, McDonald made an appeal to the college’s board of trustees.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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The Senate was preparing to convene into a tribunal to try the vice president.—
Joeal Calupitan,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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“Trial court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trial%20court. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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