find against (someone or something)

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find against (someone or something)

To declare that someone or something is guilty, as in a courtroom. I'm glad to hear that the jury found against the defendants—there was more than enough evidence to prove their guilt.

find against someone or something

[for a jury or a judge] to announce a decision against one side of a lawsuit. The jury found against the defendant, who was a horrible witness. The court found against the corporation and levied a fine.

find against

To decide that someone or something is guilty, as in a court of law: The jury found against the defendants.

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'However, nothing was found against us (Sharif Medical City hospital) because it is running with best standards,' he said.

No proof Nawaz ever owned London flats: Zia

Justice Phillips " A Department for Education spokesman said: "We are very disappointed with the High Court judgment and we are now considering our options."In light of the fact that the judge has found against us on a technical, procedural point, we intend to ask for a re-hearing."

Trojan Horse teachers' ban is overturned; JUDGE DOUBTS FAIRNESS IN PROBE INTO ISLAMIC INFLUENCE IN SCHOOLS

"The court found against us in this matter and we are currently considering our options for appeal.

MOJ BLAMED FOR AMBUSH AT FUNERAL

"No, we're not happy and it's left a sour taste, but as there's no proven record of this type of case going to court and, with Ibas having found against us, it seemed the only real option open to us.

Settlement reached over Outlaw betting dispute

John Patterson, JCB managing director and chief executive, said: "We are very frustrated indeed that, after six years of pursuing this action in the courts, the European Court of Justice has ignored the failings of the Commission and found against us."

End of the line for JCB's six-year fight against pounds 21m EU fine

"The CRB accept a significant number of the team's arguments but nevertheless found against us.

Motor Racing: Jenson BAR-RED but his future is still at Williams; F1: BUTTON LOSES CONTRACT BATTLE

``The CRB accepted a significant number of Williams' arguments, but nevertheless found against us. We do not believe any further legal action in relation to this matter to be in the broader interests of the sport.

Motorracing: Button's sights are still on Williams

Robert Duggan, acting chairman of the Forum, said: "We are surprised and dismayed that the European Court has found against us.

Court defeat for protestors

She said, ``The areas where he has found against us are, frankly, commercial ones.''

A share of the spoils for Zeta Jones and Hello!

She said: ``The areas where he has found against us are, frankly, commercial ones.''

`VIOLATED' ZETA JONES ` DEEPLY ' GRATEFUL TO JUDGE

She said: "The areas where he has found against us are, frankly, commercial ones."

Golden couple claim victory in Hello! battle

"The quality of our work has not been criticised, but the tribunal found against us on a number of points which could have negative implications for the advice that can be provided by Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales-member firms and members, both within the profession and business."

MG Rover auditors hit by demand for PS1.75m

``The judges said human rights and religious rights were infringed, but only minimally, so found against us.

Head who stopped smacking claims discipline in school is worse; Case going to House of Lords

She added: "The areas where he has found against us are, frankly, commercial ones.

THE LOSERS; Hello! slammed over Zeta wedding But their privacy claim is thrown out

She said: 'The areas where he has found against us are, frankly, commercial ones.'