day in court

noun

1. the day on which one involved in a lawsuit is to be afforded the opportunity to appear and be heard in court.
2. a chance to present one's defense or argument.

Example Sentences

Erik and Lyle Menendez will get a new day in court Dec. 11, when Los Angeles County Dist.

From Los Angeles Times

In the unlikely event that the Palestinians in the video ever had a day in court, their lawyers could say that the military threat to the IDF at that moment did not justify wounding 30 civilians, inflicting life changing injuries, and killing more than 10 others, including many children.

From BBC

Janice continued, "Like every human being, my son deserves to have his day in court, to finally share his side, and to prove his innocence."

From Salon

But the McGintys may never get their day in court.

From Slate

Could a pedestrian hit by an Amazon Prime truck be barred from their day in court for booking a flu shot with One Medical?

From Slate