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ATTORNEYS for Tobago business magnate Allan Warner and his son, Aluko, have been allowed to persuade the judge, who had reversed an earlier ruling in their favour in a defamation lawsuit against a local newspaper, to reconsider his decision.

On April 11, Justice Devindra Rampersad delivered an oral ruling in favour of the Warners' in their claim against the Trinidad Guardian, entering judgment in default after the newspaper failed to file a defence.

However, on April 14, the judge recalled both his ruling and the related orders, citing “mature reflection and reconsideration.” On April 16, Justice Rampersad allowed attorneys to present submissions by April 29, with a ruling on their arguments expected by May 5.