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cases… different cases… and every hearing has represented new women. That is new information,” she stated triumphantly.
“No, Ms. Boudreaux,” the Judge corrected. “We are merely hashing over your same complaints with different commodities. SHCI is requesting a final ruling on the complaint itself, and any ‘new’ cases… as you refer to them… regarding the commodities, will fall under my ruling as to whether or not the complaint is valid to be placed on the docket.”
Vanessa scrambled through his statement, and Lilly was relieved this had not been presented last month. She had no idea what they were talking about, but she fixed her glare between the Judge and SHCI’s attorney, and lifted her chin in stubborn support of whatever Vanessa decided to do.
“You’re stating that the women can not be heard on an individual case basis, if you decide that my overall complaint isn’t valid?” Vanessa’s voice took on the self-righteous tone that grated on the Judge’s nerves. “These women have rights. Each one has the right to be heard on her own merit.”
“Those women have accepted monetary compensation to relinquish their rights to SHCI, Ms. Boudreaux. Technically, it is only the commodity owner who can file complaints on their behalf.” The Judge pointed at Vanessa. “You, madam, have no legal right to represent them… unless you choose to purchase them, of course.” Judge Tomlinson smiled at the shocked woman.
Vanessa began spluttering as badly as Lilly. “I have to purchase a young woman to represent the injustices perpetrated on them by…”
“Give it up, Vanessa.” Phillip shook his head and held up a thick stack of papers. “Judge, these are contracts for fifty-three women that Ms. Boudreaux has illegally assumed representation for. Every one of them represents hours of wasted legal motions, and every one of them has signed their legal rights over to SHCI. For god sakes… end this. Please… just end this.”
“The Court finds in favor of Sanford Human Commodities Investments and orders further that the Preservation of Humanity Organization cease and desist illegal representation of the firm’s property.” He banged his gavel and turned to Vanessa. “Ms. Boudreaux, the Court will fine you for frivolous lawsuits if you do this again, and that opens the door for SHCI to counter-sue and try to recoup some of the money your group has cost them.”
Vanessa jerked back as if a door had slammed in her face. “How can I represent charges, if they own the women?”
“Exactly,” the Judge responded. “Unless you contract yourself…”
“According to you, even that won’t work,” Vanessa interrupted. “Once I’m signed over, I lose my rights.”
“Geeze, Vanessa. I think you’re finally getting it,” Phillip chuckled.
“You arrogant bastard,” she hissed.
“Ms. Boudreaux!” the Judge thundered. “I suggest your little group find some new cause to challenge, and leave the fine work SHCI has promoted to save the economy… to save a way of life for you and your children… alone. This hearing is over.”
Vanessa was shaking, and Lilly put a hand on her arm. “Come on, Vanessa. Let’s get out of here. We still have our back up plans.”
Phillip climbed into his limo and dialed Mason. “Tomlinson came through. They won’t be able to come after the brokerage firm, but I expect Vanessa to try the same type of thing with the Training Compound. I’ve already got an immediate motion to counter-sue for harassment.”
“I think I’m actually going to miss tormenting that bitch,” Mason chuckled.
“Oh, you’ll have plenty of chances. You are her reason for living, Mason. You give her crazy life meaning. I suspect we’re going to end up with weekly rallies in front of the buildings, now that she won’t be tied up preparing for court.”
“Shit,” Mason
“No, Ms. Boudreaux,” the Judge corrected. “We are merely hashing over your same complaints with different commodities. SHCI is requesting a final ruling on the complaint itself, and any ‘new’ cases… as you refer to them… regarding the commodities, will fall under my ruling as to whether or not the complaint is valid to be placed on the docket.”
Vanessa scrambled through his statement, and Lilly was relieved this had not been presented last month. She had no idea what they were talking about, but she fixed her glare between the Judge and SHCI’s attorney, and lifted her chin in stubborn support of whatever Vanessa decided to do.
“You’re stating that the women can not be heard on an individual case basis, if you decide that my overall complaint isn’t valid?” Vanessa’s voice took on the self-righteous tone that grated on the Judge’s nerves. “These women have rights. Each one has the right to be heard on her own merit.”
“Those women have accepted monetary compensation to relinquish their rights to SHCI, Ms. Boudreaux. Technically, it is only the commodity owner who can file complaints on their behalf.” The Judge pointed at Vanessa. “You, madam, have no legal right to represent them… unless you choose to purchase them, of course.” Judge Tomlinson smiled at the shocked woman.
Vanessa began spluttering as badly as Lilly. “I have to purchase a young woman to represent the injustices perpetrated on them by…”
“Give it up, Vanessa.” Phillip shook his head and held up a thick stack of papers. “Judge, these are contracts for fifty-three women that Ms. Boudreaux has illegally assumed representation for. Every one of them represents hours of wasted legal motions, and every one of them has signed their legal rights over to SHCI. For god sakes… end this. Please… just end this.”
“The Court finds in favor of Sanford Human Commodities Investments and orders further that the Preservation of Humanity Organization cease and desist illegal representation of the firm’s property.” He banged his gavel and turned to Vanessa. “Ms. Boudreaux, the Court will fine you for frivolous lawsuits if you do this again, and that opens the door for SHCI to counter-sue and try to recoup some of the money your group has cost them.”
Vanessa jerked back as if a door had slammed in her face. “How can I represent charges, if they own the women?”
“Exactly,” the Judge responded. “Unless you contract yourself…”
“According to you, even that won’t work,” Vanessa interrupted. “Once I’m signed over, I lose my rights.”
“Geeze, Vanessa. I think you’re finally getting it,” Phillip chuckled.
“You arrogant bastard,” she hissed.
“Ms. Boudreaux!” the Judge thundered. “I suggest your little group find some new cause to challenge, and leave the fine work SHCI has promoted to save the economy… to save a way of life for you and your children… alone. This hearing is over.”
Vanessa was shaking, and Lilly put a hand on her arm. “Come on, Vanessa. Let’s get out of here. We still have our back up plans.”
Phillip climbed into his limo and dialed Mason. “Tomlinson came through. They won’t be able to come after the brokerage firm, but I expect Vanessa to try the same type of thing with the Training Compound. I’ve already got an immediate motion to counter-sue for harassment.”
“I think I’m actually going to miss tormenting that bitch,” Mason chuckled.
“Oh, you’ll have plenty of chances. You are her reason for living, Mason. You give her crazy life meaning. I suspect we’re going to end up with weekly rallies in front of the buildings, now that she won’t be tied up preparing for court.”
“Shit,” Mason
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