But the Woodward case is the first in which a state's highest court faced the issue.

The court was the first major Canadian war crimes trial, and faced a number of hurdles before it could be convened.

During World War II, the court faced a period of change.

Taken together, their behavior illustrates some of the difficulties this court faces in doing its work.

A Dutch source said the court faced bankruptcy.

Next term the court faces two important death penalty cases.

Many courts may face hiring freezes, furloughs, or reductions in force.

The courts faced other new problems in the 90's, as well.

The court is definitely facing a very hard decision, especially since it's not clear what the public reaction will be to this extremely sensitive topic.

The court faced a large backlog of cases involving mining disputes, and the delays thus caused were affecting the local economy.