The phrase "to hear the case" means to listen and consider a legal dispute or argument in court. It refers to the process whereby a judge listens to evidence presented by both sides, considers their arguments, and makes a decision based on the law.
Sentences with «to hear the case»
The criminal courts hear cases where the State has filed charges against one or more persons alleged to have committed criminal offenses. (lacourt.org)
Once appointed, appellate judges begin hearing cases in appellate court. (thebalancecareers.com)
And it has often heard cases on controversial subjects years before Canadian courts have tackled them. (slaw.ca)