ExpectObviously Harry's not a lawyer and forgot to get his legal advice before issuing that last statement.
The best definition for expect in that context is : to consider probable or certain <expect to be forgiven> <expect that things will improve.
And obviously it's a poor choice of words. Anyone who has dealt with the legal system knows, when, how or why a judge rules is totally up to him/her.
I would hope this judge does issue a ruling soon. But I sure wouldn't say I expect him to.
And of course... whatever the ruling.. I would EXPECT an appeal will be filed.