Legion World Forums LEGION OUTPOST Mission Monitor Board Quislet's Super Law Firm...of Space!

Quis, in the 31st century, fashion is all about accesories. Funky boots, capes, caps, and earrings that match your chest symbol. Keep that in mind and you will go far, young Padawan.

Everywhere Angela Lansbury visited in "Murder, She Wrote," people seemed to get killed in disproportionately high numbers.

(In fact, the murder rate in her tiny hometown of Cabot Cove, Maine, was something like 65%.)

Would the authorities have any reason to investigate this itinerant angel of death?

I would assume that would be covered much like actors who use and are known by a stage name.

I do believe that they would probably end up investigating her although she seems to have an in with the local police.

However, I don't think the police would have sufficient probable cause with which they could obtain a search warrant for her house or other property.

The Supreme Court recently threw out the Pledge of Allegiance case on a "technicality," because the plaintiff in that case couldn't sue on behalf of his daughter (he didn't have full custody of her, I think).

What are the chances that someone who does have custody of his or her child will bring bring a similar lawsuit sometime soon?

And how do you think the Supreme Court will decide it? From Scalia's recusal and the opinion of the three other Justices (Rehnquist, Thomas, and O'Connor?) in this last case, it seems like at least four of the Justices would be inclined to keep the Pledge. Will one of the other five swing over to that side, or will the Pledge be found to be unconstitutional when this type of case goes back to the Supreme Court?

It is always hard to determine how a vote will go with the SC. O'Connor is usually one of the swing votes.

This definitely seems like a "duck" ruling.

Personally, I think the words "Under God" should be taken out. They were not in the original Pledge. And I think that the intentions of Congress at the time of the inclusion of "Under God" shows that the inclusion was religiously based, which would be a violation of the 1st Amendment.

Will another parent or parents challenge this? Possibly, but I don't think it will happen in the immediate future.

Hey hey, Quislet is "Member of the Moment" at the moment!

Here's a mini-statue I made to honor the occasion.

So Quis, let's say someone destroys a comic book you own. You sue. Sometime between the day it was destroyed and when the case is heard in court the market value of the book very suddenly and dramatically changes. If the case goes your way and the judge wants to order the defendant to cover the loss, how does she figure the dollar amount?

And could there be some compensation for the mental anguish?

Quis,

Let's say that the Green Goblin grabs my girlfriend Gwen and hurls her to her death off a bridge. I try to grab her with my web shooters (bare with me), and actually help kill her faster by snapping her neck.

Am I liable? What if I'm in a masked costume and run away? Does that make it worse?

When you file your complaint, you have to state a dollar value for the damages you are seeking. If between the time you file your complaint and the trial the value goes up, it is a matter of "tough luck" for you. If the value goes down, then it is "tough luck" for the defendant.

You can always have the charge of mental anquish.

I believe that the damages for mental anquish are determined by the trier of facts (aka the jury or the judge, if it isn't a jury trial)

Well there are several conponents to this hypothetical.

First there are criminal charges and possible civil charges.

It would be up to the Prosecutor to decide if criminal charges would be filed against you. If you were charged, you would probaly argue that the element of intent is missing and therefore the prosecutor has not proven his case. Then it would be up to the trier of the facts (Jury or judge if no jury trial) to decide your fate.


Now in a civil case (probably wrongful death brought by Gwen's estate and/or family) they can argue that you were neglegent in your attempt to save her and thus you would be jointly liable with the Green Goblin. If GG had actually thrown Gwen from a height that would not have killed her, your use of the web shooter would be considered an intervening act and GG would not be held liable.

And in any case, running away does look bad and wouldn't help you in a court of law.

Hmmm.....

I think it is time I redecorated in here. Paint the walls a nice soft pastel. Get a new window treatment. Some mirrors to reflect the light and really lighten up the place.

I wonder if the Mighty Quinn M would stop by for some decorating tips.

Quis, the first item on your list should be to get a hot receptionist. He should flirt with all the clients and be named something like Chad. It'll really help business.

So, what's the potential sentence for spiking a lawyer's drink with ProFem then?

It sounds like you've already done some major remodeling and redecorating, Quislette!!

Hmmm....


I think I should get at least five receptionists. The job is very demanding and I am not sure one would be up to the task.

Hi Quislet!!

Do you have to take continuing education courses to keep your credentials? What are Space-Lawyer Seminars like?

I think I am supposed to do continuing ed, but haven't done anything yet.


Quinn, I am planning on having 5 hunky guy receptionists. Would you consider managing them for me?

I am afraid I am going to have to be stern and stuff, Quislet!!

If your Space-Lawyer license lapses then there is no Super Law Firm!! This is one case where you can't build your outfit around the accessories!!

Legion World IS a continuing education!

Well, it is to me.

are you the sole practitioner of the super law firm?

Yes, I am the only one here.

I am good at least until December of this year