Supreme Court rules against the McCanns in damages case.

[jassi]

Well now, I believe that the first judgement was perfectly correct.  Or do you think she was a fool?

You can believe what you like . The appeal judges disagreed and they're the ones that count.

[Eleanor]

Oh lol...........can you honestly see the mccs sitting there discussing the book.....

because that is all whoever speak to them will want to know .....

even personally giving the book more publicity ....

they won't do it .is that where the chicken feed comes in ....

The Book is its own failure.  I see no reason for why the McCanns wouldn't want to talk about it.

This Court Judgement has opened a huge can of worms.

[xtina]

The Book is its own failure.  I see no reason for why the McCanns wouldn't want to talk about it.

This Court Judgement has opened a huge can of worms.

yes .......for the mccs

[jassi]

The Book is its own failure.  I see no reason for why the McCanns wouldn't want to talk about it.

This Court Judgement has opened a huge can of worms.

Then you can't possibly be upset by the verdict - except you clearly are.

[Eleanor]

You can believe what you like . The appeal judges disagreed and they're the ones that count.

Do you think that The Judge of The First Instance was a fool?

[jassi]

Do you think that The Judge of The First Instance was a fool?

Not at all, she merely judged the case incorrectly. This was unanimously  corrected by various judges in 2 higher courts.

[Eleanor]

Then you can't possibly be upset by the verdict - except you clearly are.

No, I am not upset. how could I be?  This isn't personal for me.  I can even see how this decision was arrived at, if Portugal is so determined to hang on to ancient history.  But Portugal will have to move into The Twenty First Century eventually.

[Eleanor]

Not at all, she merely judged the case incorrectly. This was unanimously  corrected by various judges in 2 higher courts.

So was it just a matter of opinion?

[jassi]

It was the judgement handed down by the Supreme Court. That you dislike it is neither here nor there.

[Mr Gray]

You can believe what you like . The appeal judges disagreed and they're the ones that count.

It may be the one that counts at this point but I think the verdict will give the Mccanns story a lot more value than the money that is lost. The McCanns will move on and they have an opprtunity to make a fortune for their fund. t' like a  lot of things in life until you have walked in darkness you cannot see the light ...the Mccanns will come back stronger and they could well have alot to say about amaral and the portuguese justice system which will make very uncomfortable raeding for some

[xtina]

It may be the one that counts at this point but I think the verdict will give the Mccanns story a lot more value than the money that is lost. The McCanns will move on and they have an opprtunity to make a fortune for their fund. t' like a  lot of things in life until you have walked in darkness you cannot see the light ...the Mccanns will come back stronger and they could well have alot to say about amaral and the portuguese justice system which will make very uncomfortable raeding for some

you hope davel .................

doesn't mean to say its true .................

works both ways ......G A could have a lot more to say about them .....

after all he was the officer on the case .....

he was privy to info ....you are not

[Eleanor]

Thorough and meticulous; unlike those who came after.

I thought she did a really good job.  No bullshit, and perfectly fair to both sides.  She didn't give The McCanns an inch that they weren't entitled to.

But she is of the new generation and hasn't been tainted by past fascism.  I don't suppose that she will worry about it.  Her day will come.

[Mr Gray]

I thought she did a really good job.  No bullshit, and perfectly fair to both sides.  She didn't give The McCanns an inch that they weren't entitled to.

But she is of the new generation and hasn't been tainted by past fascism.  I don't suppose that she will worry about it.  Her day will come.

that is exactly how I read the situation. The younger judge more in tune with the present day vs the older judges rooted in the past ...portugal may come to regret this decision

[Eleanor]

It was the judgement handed down by the Supreme Court. That you dislike it is neither here nor there.

I have a legal brain.  To like or dislike doesn't come into the equation.

[Mr Gray]

I have a legal brain.  To like or dislike doesn't come into the equation.

it is a matter as to whether the judgement was just...it wasnt and is not in line with present day Human Rights law