merits of the case in a sentence

Examples

1. Leaving the courtroom, Smith said, " The merits of the case have never been addressed.
2. The merits of the case have never been considered.
3. Whatever the merits of the case, Fairfax County parents appear to agree with their superintendent.
4. Rehnquist then turned to the merits of the case.
5. You should look at the merits of the case,
6. However, most MPs voted on partisan lines rather than on the merits of the case.
7. That will not affect the merits of the case,
8. Before the court ruled on the merits of the case, the legislature changed the law.
9. It makes it about impossible for the court to get at the merits of the case.
10. This week's hearings deal only with preliminary objections and not the actual merits of the case.