May 29 (Reuters) - Kidman Resources Ltd KDR.AX
* Kidman commences trial to defend lithium rights,MZN
* Company will defend contractual claims brought by Marindi Metals Ltd in November 2016
* Trial will deal exclusively with issue of whether an agreement existed between the parties in regard to lithium rights at Mt Holland Project Source text for Eikon: ID:nASX8qvTg3 Further company coverage: KDR.AX