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An Isle of Wight father tested the Government's rules against taking children on holiday during termtime five years ago.
Jon Platt was issued a £60 fine after taking his daughter to Disney World in April 2015, including seven unauthorised absences for the trip.
After Mr Platt refused to pay, the bill rose to £120.
Jon Platt poses for photographers outside the High Court in April 2017 during the lengthy, costly court case
But he still persisted, prompting Isle of Wight council to take him to court.
Mr Platt won his first legal battle, with Isle of Wight Magistrates' Court finding he had no case to answer.
The council then escalated the case to the High Court, claiming that letting Mr Platt off the hook would set a bad precedent and undermine schools.
Mr Platt's lawyers pointed out that his daughter's attendance was 90 to 95 per cent before her missed dates. That indicates she was a good student and could afford to take the time off, Mr Greatorex QC stated.
Warning letters sent by his daughter's school were 'completely vague', the lawyer added.
And Mr Platt didn't know he'd be punished or
