Tobacco firms ask court to dismiss smokers' case
15th Nov 2006, 01:53 GMT
Three tobacco companies and the State have asked the High Court to dismiss claims for damages brought against them by a number of smokers on grounds that the "inordinate and inexcusable" delay in bringing the claims has prejudiced their entitlement to a fair trial.
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