In the hearing court, Judge Christine sits high on the judge's bench, wearing a black judge's robe, which also gives her a special air of authority.
Lu Ming looked at her helplessly.
I've been a bit unlucky recently. I can meet her at hearings. I don't know if she is deliberately trying to cause trouble.
In one breath, Lu Ming wanted to send more than a dozen Japanese people and companies to the dock.
Today is the day for the presiding judge to hear the case to see whether the economic dispute is established or not.
The first defendant, named Kato Shizuo, is the younger brother of Katsura Ayaka's deceased husband, Kato Sanlu.
He was also the main implementer of property transfers.
He was the one who responded most actively. At this time, his small eyes were staring at Lu Ming, with an indescribable gloominess on his face.
Kawashima Ki, the lawyer representing Kato Shio, is also a sixth-degree barrister and a native of Tokai. The Kawashima Firm he founded is quite famous in economic litigation.
Lu Ming was also looking at Kawashima Qi. He was in his fifties, with a little bald hair, and looked rustic. His kimono was also very cheap, like a roadside stall, and was wrinkled.
Next to him, there was a sudden smile, but it was Tie Xiaojia who was his assistant.
Seeing Lu Ming looking over, Tie Xiaojia whispered: "Master, this old peasant monster is interesting."
Lu Ming shook his head. Those who like to use strange clothes to express their personality are either very interesting or pretentious.
But being able to become a sixth-dan barrister is probably because of the former relationship.
At the judge's bench, Christine flipped through the plaintiff's indictment, glanced at Lu Ming, who was whispering to his apprentice, and frowned slightly.
"Plaintiff, the lawsuit and injunction you filed this time are ridiculous!" Christine shook her head and picked up the gavel, obviously intending to rule that the case was not established.
"Your Majesty, please give me a minute to explain my reasons!" Lu Ming stood up hurriedly.
On the other side, Kawashima Qi, who looked like an old farmer in the countryside, stood up: "In court, I also think this lawsuit is ridiculous. Most of the property that the plaintiff requested to freeze is in the bank account of Yingzhou Kingdom and in the name of the company. Even if the plaintiff wants If you file a lawsuit, you should go to the court in Yingzhou."
Christine nodded slightly and raised the gavel.
"Sir, one minute!" Lu Ming raised his finger, looking pitiful.
Christine glared at him and slowly lowered the gavel.
"Sir, although the property that Miss Katsura Ayaka should inherit has been transferred to Yingzhou by the defendant, this case is first and foremost an inheritance case. Miss Katsura Ayaka has lived in Donghai for more than ten years. At the time, The inheritance that she once wanted to inherit is also in Donghai, so when Miss Katsura Ayaka files an inheritance lawsuit in the local court, the court should support it."
"But now these properties are no longer in the East China Sea!" Kawashima Qi said slowly, "Yingzhou has its own laws, and the empire also recognizes the authority of Yingzhou's laws in the local area, right?"
Lu Ming nodded: "What you said is correct, but your honor, according to the goddess of justice, Queen Alice allowed all levels of courts to be established in the kingdom thousands of years ago and concluded the Code of the Kingdom of Greyfinni. It says, 'The world In Datong, all ethnic groups are equal, and all grievances can be appealed to courts at all levels. This code is also the cornerstone of our current constitution, equivalent to the status of the First Amendment. Therefore, although the Kingdom of Yingzhou and our Kingdom are related It is a federal body with the same status as the commonwealth, but the courts of our Kingdom can also prosecute crimes that occur in the Kingdom of Yingzhou, especially those involving taxpayers who have lived in our Kingdom for more than ten years. We should defend her legal rights. Rights and justice!"
Judge Christine frowned immediately.
Kawashima Qiya was stunned, "What are you talking about? What qualifications do you have to judge the affairs of the Yingzhou Kingdom and the local court of the Greyfinni Kingdom?"
Obviously, even though he was born and raised in Donghai, his people are still Japanese, and his heart is also Japanese.
Lu Ming looked at him: "You mean, Queen Alice's hadith from thousands of years ago is a fart? The cornerstone of our empire's laws is nonsense? The First Amendment is a show?!"
Kawashima Qi was immediately stunned. This guy dared to talk about Queen Alice like this?
On the bench, Judge Christine frowned, picked up the gavel and banged: "Plaintiff's lawyer, please watch your words!"
"Okay, your honor, I apologize for my rude words!" Lu Ming bowed slightly.
Thinking deeply, Christine said slowly: "I need time to think about this case, but I agree with some of the points raised by the plaintiff. I will issue a temporary injunction, notify relevant Yingzhou people and companies, and temporarily freeze the property involved in the case."
"I protest!" Kawashima Qi was shocked. He originally thought this case was ridiculous, but he didn't expect it and got the support of the judge.
"Adjourn the court to see whether this court has jurisdiction. I will make a final decision at three o'clock in the afternoon!" Christine completely ignored Kawashima Qi, knocked the gavel, and left the table.
Kawashima Qiya had no choice but to stand up with everyone and watched Christine enter the side door.
When Judge Christine completely disappeared and the court was free to move around, Kawashima Qi looked at Lu Ming: "You are all ridiculous!"
Lu Ming coughed. This long-arm jurisdiction would be very satisfying if he could use it.
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The food in the court restaurant is average.
Lu Ming, his first apprentice, his second apprentice, and Gui Linghua sat at a small wooden table and grabbed some sandwiches, milk and the like.
The hearing was over and it was almost lunch time, so I took two apprentices around here to feel the atmosphere of the court.
"Master, you are so powerful. Our court can take care of Japanese people's affairs at your request?!" Tie Xiaojia's face was filled with admiration and admiration.
Gui Linghua rolled her eyes in her mind, this manly woman always wagged her tail to the master and ignored others.
But then he remembered the sad eyes of Kato Shizuo in the court, and couldn't help but shudder.
"Miss Katsura Ayaka, don't worry. After I win the lawsuit, I will arrange for you to go to a place where no one knows you and no one can find out your origin. You can start living with a new identity. Even if you lose, I will Promises will also be fulfilled.”
Coming to the court and facing the members of the Kato family, the biggest variable now is Katsura Ayaka. If she gives up, everything will be in vain.
Therefore, Lu Ming kept observing her expression.
"Mr. Lu, I understand, thank you!" Gui Linghua felt a little more at ease. This lawyer Lu seems to have a simple background. He is probably no worse than the Kato family. There are patrol police around the clock to protect him.
Lu Ming also noticed that Gui Linghua glanced at the patrol officers at the table next to her.
I know what she is thinking, but I won't tell her.
Moreover, it is also a shock to the Kato family. After all, the uniforms of the state's violent machine will still make people think twice before committing suicide.
However, the original protection plan for myself was for one month, but now, it has been extended again.
The main patrol department really didn't want this good job to end. Every patrol officer who had his turn to protect himself was so happy that he even beat the head of a dog over who had more protection for a day and who had less protection for a day.
The patrol department also found various excuses to report and extend the time. The officers of the bureau turned a blind eye. Who knew that Lawyer Lu had the order at the right time? Especially, protecting Lawyer Lu might take a long time. Well, there's no telling if someone will donate an extra car to the bureau.
Thinking of this, Lu Ming shook his head. In this era, it is difficult to describe it in words.
