Rebuttal Disputed What does “Disputed” mean?
Australian court rules on Plimer's case over Ark lectures
– 5 December 1997 · by Ian Plimer
New Scientist reported that Justice Sackville found some of Allen Roberts' Ark claims were false but ruled his activities were not "trade or commerce", rejecting Plimer's complaint; Fasold was awarded A$2,500 over a copied diagram.
What is established
New Scientist reported that the court agreed Roberts had falsely claimed to have conducted or commissioned research identifying the formation as the Ark.
Details
Trial heard in April 1997; during it Fasold testified to his doubts about the site. Plimer's appeal was dismissed by the Full Federal Court on 5 December 1997.
- Claimant
- Ian Plimer
- People involved
- Allen Roberts David Fasold Ark Search Association
- Site
- Durupınar formation
Sources (4)
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