Phrases with «contested trial»

A contested trial refers to a legal case where both parties involved present evidence, arguments, and witnesses to support their side. It differs from an uncontested trial where one party does not put up a defense or contest the claims made against them. In a contested trial, the judge or jury decides the outcome based on the arguments and evidence presented by both parties. Full definition

Sentences with «contested trial»

  • Skansen, a tiny contracting company with 30 people working in an open plan office no bigger than a court room, was dragged to the quarter deck of Southwark Crown Court and duly put on trial before a jury on a charge of failure to prevent bribery under section 7 of the Bribery Act, the first contested trial of this offence since the Act came into force in the summer of 2011. (corkerbinning.com)
  • Because of this, and the higher stakes, expect to see more contested trials in the future. (lawyer-monthly.com)
  • The hotly contested trial included heavy blows to the credibility of star government witness Todd Howe, the ex-lobbyist who said he set up the bribes, and defense efforts to convince jurors that neither the energy scheme or the Syracuse payments involved a corrupt quid - pro-quo agreement. (newsday.com)
  • (see all sentences)
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z