Luz declares the Portuguese libel trial is not a libel trial ?

[Victoria]

The McCanns have state that the damages will go into The Fund for searching for Madeleine.  Personally, I don't care what they do with it, so long as Amaral doesn't benefit from that wretched book.  But I can't see The McCanns giving up.

I don't care what they do with it either. In fact, I hope they enjoy spending it, they deserve it. Or put it towards the twins' futures.

[Luz]

Sorry to disappoint some of you.

In cases of demand for a compensation it's the Court that decides the amount, not the appellants. They could be attributed from 0,10€ up to a few thousands, it depends on the assertion made by the Court of the real damages REALLY suffered.

[Victoria]

Sorry to disappoint some of you.

In cases of demand for a compensation it's the Court that decides the amount, not the appellants. They could be attributed from 0,10€ up to a few thousands, it depends on the assertion made by the Court of the real damages REALLY suffered.

I don't think that surprises anyone, I can't think of any jurisdiction where that wouldn't be the case.

[Victoria]

Of course, the fact that the court decided to freeze the shamed ex cop's assets and pension strongly suggests that the court is seriously considering a substantial award might be made in the McCanns' favour. Be nice to think that Amaral might end up paying for the twins' college fund 

[slartibartfast]

Of course, the fact that the court decided to freeze the shamed ex cop's assets and pension strongly suggests that the court is seriously considering a substantial award might be made in the McCanns' favour. Be nice to think that Amaral might end up paying for the twins' college fund 

That's a lot of bile against someone who was trying to get justice for Maddie?

[Eleanor]

That's a lot of bile against someone who was trying to get justice for Maddie?

Trying to make a fortune for himself, don't you mean.

[Carana]

Sorry to disappoint some of you.

In cases of demand for a compensation it's the Court that decides the amount, not the appellants. They could be attributed from 0,10€ up to a few thousands, it depends on the assertion made by the Court of the real damages REALLY suffered.

Yes, no disagreement on that point.

[Carana]

What would winning or losing the libel trial actually mean?

Some people seem to assume that if Amaral and co., win, then it would automatically mean that his hypothesis is correct.

On the other hand, it could also mean that the McCanns were unable to prove that the earth is not flat.

[Mr Moderator]

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[jassi]

Trying to make a fortune for himself, don't you mean.

Why should that be a problem for you?

[Eleanor]

Why should that be a problem for you?

If you can't see why then I can't help you.

[Mr Gray]

Sorry to disappoint some of you.

In cases of demand for a compensation it's the Court that decides the amount, not the appellants. They could be attributed from 0,10€ up to a few thousands, it depends on the assertion made by the Court of the real damages REALLY suffered.

wont amaral have very large legal costs...including the mccanns costs to pay......

[Carana]

I hadn't realised that was a quote.  In order to qualify for compensation one has to establish loss.  That is what the trial in Lisbon is all about.

Sorry, I should have quoted the OP.

They'll have to establish damage (as far as I understand)... but what is the grievance against?

If there are no grounds for grievance, why is there even a trial?

[Mr Gray]

Sorry, I should have quoted the OP.

They'll have to establish damage (as far as I understand)... but what is the grievance against?

If there are no grounds for grievance, why is there even a trial?

As amaral has accused the mccanns of lying and being criminals I don't think theres much to establish

[Carana]

As amaral has accused the mccanns of lying and being criminals I don't think theres much to establish

Hmmm. From the little that I can gather about PT law... nothing seems clear at all. And press laws date back to '99 (unless I've missed an updated version), which may or may not be a factor.

Don't forget that Murat lost his case first time around in PT. How logical does that seem?