At a court hearing, rationality must be applied to the analysis of evidence and parties should refrain from irrational arguments.

The confusion surrounding the special ""state affairs"" fund is finally being reviewed in a court of law.

This case, however, has deep political implications.

Furthermore, it is legally complex and it is therefore difficult to see how a verdict will be reached smoothly.

First lady Wu Shu-jen (吳淑珍) arrived at her first court hearing on time but had