Stories tagged “lawyer”
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Dark Chocolate
“There’s no two ways about it,” said his lawyer. “You’re gonna have to settle.” Charlie sunk his head into his hands and groaned. Here he was, barely three days into the job, and he’d been faced with four class...
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It's a Standard Form, I Assure You
This document is to confirm the business transaction between our organization and the prospective client. By signing this you agree to the terms henceforth laid out: our organization will provide one (1) service of any kind within our ability at the re...
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Financial Responsibility - It's the LAW
‘These laws work with in conjunction with the tort liability system to ensure that at-fault drivers will not only be held liable for accidents they cause, but also that they have a mechanism in place to pay for the financial consequences of those...
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The plot begins
Grabbing a towel, Vanessa wiped herself down as she exited the shower. She spent a few extra minutes than she normally does, but she deserved it after a hectic day at court. Her ritual, shower, glass of wine, and then I Love Lucy marathon. Vanessa does...
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The Bounds of Possibility
“Please sum up the defence, Mr Davis,” said the judge. Daniel Davis looked around the courtroom as he stepped up to speak. He glanced over the tired jury, the restless crowd and the smug, slick prosecutor. Finally he looked hopelessly at hi...
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Changes in the Air
Dennis Larson rinsed the rest of the shaving lather away and really looked at himself for the first time in a long time. Deep lines creased across his face, like furrows in the farmland of his youth. Another time, another place. His wife said that it d...
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Open Court
“What’s the charge?” My lawyer pounds the table. There’s no way this could be a real court. Nobody would arrest a twelve-year-old, let alone bring them to trial. The judge reads the paper that is in front of him. “The defe...