From 2005 to 2015 this blog presented news items and resources relating to trial advocacy and the legal system, with a focus on Washington State. It was developed to support the Trial Advocacy Program at the University of Washington School of Law, but broadened to include appellate practice, the courts, access to justice, and related topics. It is no longer active.
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Big Settlement in IRS Malicious Prosecution Case
A Texas couple prosecuted by the IRS for tax fraud. After a five-week trial, the man (a criminal defense lawyer) was acquitted; charges against the woman (who practices family law) were dropped. They in turn sued the government (under the Federal Tort Claims Act) for malicious prosecution. Now the government has settled -- for $1.34 million. They say that paying their legal bills will use up the settlement: "Discovery was huge." Texas Lawyers Fought the IRS and Won, Texas Lawyer (law.com), April 12, 2007.
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