And I think that any appellate court that wanted to could have found "reversible error" and ordered a re-trial. But again I'm thinking of a criminal case . . .
> And I think that any appellate court that wanted to could have found "reversible error" and ordered a re-trial. But again I'm thinking of a criminal case . . .
The legal principle of "reversible error" is applicable in both civil and criminal law. In fact, David Gibbs was informed by another (eagle-eyed) Florida attorney of a reversible error basis of a critical Greer ruling. But Greer, in his zeal to prevent Terri from escaping his execution order, dismissed the reversible error motion with the explanation that it wouldn't have had a significant bearing on his decision -- so his decision would still have been as he initially ruled.
One incredible piece of evidence, constituting fraud on the court, was provided by HINO himself during a repeat appearance on Larry King Live the night Terri's feeding tube was removed on 3/18. It could (and I believe should) have been jumped on immediately for a new legal action.
On national TV, with Felos physically at his client's side, HINO rambled in his comments to Larry King and made two statements that reversed his court testimony to Greer. Wish I could have been inside Felos' mind at that moment. At a mimimum, Felos probably felt at least disconcerted.
Unfortunately, this unexpected slip by HINO wasn't pursued legally and Terri is now dead.
As far as your comment in the next post, #11,
> I'd love to see Michael sue for libel. What a trial that would be! Never gonna happen.
HINO deserves to be sued for a much higher crime. No statute of limitations for murder. As long as he lives, that remains a charge he might someday have to face -- and possibly Felos and Greer as well. Quite an evil triumvir that bunch.