Too Bad I Take Things Seriously

Chapter 804: Chapter 284: Verdict Announced: Seeking the Death Penalty! (Part 3)

Thinking carefully.

He took a deep breath and decided to handle the lawsuit request last.

And this scene...

made Xu Liming, the plaintiff, see black and slump directly to the ground.

"It’s over..."

He felt the world before his eyes dim completely.

Not a trace of brightness.

Qin Mu’s strategy went straight to the root...

completely stuns him.

Clearly discussing Zhang Qingyuan and Feng Cuihua’s case, yet Qin Mu never followed the expected routine.

First by targeting Zhao Wan.

Then by swaying the jury.

And now...

he’s directly attacking their company!

At this moment, regret filled Xu Liming’s heart like never before.

If he had known Zhang Qingyuan knew Qin Mu...

He wouldn’t dare to sue Qin Mu no matter what.

Recalling Qin Mu’s stellar victories in the domestic arena, he felt incredibly bitter.

He...

seems to have unwittingly.

become the negative example in Qin Mu’s case.

...

Ames City.

Court.

Three hours later.

"Bang——"

Old Judge Anthony hit the gavel, announcing the end of the debate.

Then...

he cast a complex glance at the plaintiff’s seats where Xu Liming and George sat.

Xu Liming was fine.

During the evidentiary stage, he lost all "energy," listless and looking ashen-faced.

While George...

persisted all the way to the debate stage against Qin Mu.

In this stage of free debate.

He presented numerous counterarguments, with a solid foundation.

However...

Qin Mu peeled through each layer, starting from the constitution of every statute.

Rebutting them one by one.

In terms of eloquence.

Qin Mu crushed him, occupying an absolute advantage.

Whenever Qin Mu spoke...

the jury erupted in cheers.

Through his performance in these stages, Qin Mu completely won the recognition of the jury members! freewebnovel.cσ๓

And the previously eloquent George...

was directly rebutted to questioning his life, speechless.

He felt a sense of despair.

"Next up, a thirty-minute recess."

Anthony took a deep breath and announced the recess.

Then.

He gestured to the clerk and bailiff to guide the twelve jurors to the courtroom meeting room.

After everyone gradually took their seats.

He solemnly said: "Everyone has seen the trial, now let’s vote on Zhang Qingyuan and Feng Cuihua’s matter."

As a judge.

If there is a jury present, he doesn’t have adjudicating rights.

Only assistance rights.

The ones who truly decide the case’s verdict are the twelve jurors before him.

"I think Xu Liming should be given the death penalty, and George should get a hundred-year sentence!"

"Death penalty, must be! Also, the company’s business license must be revoked, they can’t continue to operate!"

"Death penalty, support the death penalty! What’s the purpose of keeping such a company?"

"Send them to see God, let Him judge forgiveness."

"..."

The jurors, seated, began expressing their judgment opinions, with fervor.

Anthony was speechless, his lips twitched.

Absurd talk of the death penalty.

He felt helpless facing this group of religious zealots.

Because of a small matter...

they proposed a death penalty.

If this spread, he’d likely lose his position as a judge.

No one would dare to try a case at his court again.

And George was merely defending yet warranted a hundred-year sentence, which was outrageous.

Except...

Considering these people’s low education level, he felt relieved.

Seems...

Qin Mu selected them exactly for this reason.

Qin Mu probably leveraged this to stir their emotions.

"Ahem, death penalty is entirely unsuitable here, the ruling can’t be like this."

He gazed at the twelve people before him, a gentle reminder.

Then he briefly covered relevant legal knowledge.

Then continued: "Everyone doesn’t need to arrive at a specific judgment, just provide a general ruling direction."

Under jury system.

The jury has adjudicating power, only to deduce facts and judgment, no need for specifics on sentencing or civil compensation.

For instance, if someone committed murder.

The jury can only decide guilty of murder, not guilty of murder, or murder should be mitigated.

Specific sentencing, that’s his role.

He’s responsible for applying the law to judgment.

"Surely Xu Liming should lose, people like them don’t deserve to win a lawsuit?"

"I think that foreign lawyer was not bad, pity he isn’t religious, he’s prime for priesthood."

"I personally found the defendant unimpressive, but I can’t stand the plaintiff, they can’t win!"

"Defendant wins, a travel company like this, isn’t worthy to last until Christmas?"

"..."

The jurors listening began speaking up again.

Expressed their opinions.

All twelve shared the same view, all supporting Qin Mu. freewebnøvel.com

Specifically, they were unanimous in opposing Xu Liming.

Even after a three-hour trial...

Their anger hadn’t subsided.

"Now that everyone has the verdict direction, proceed to sign and vote here."

Anthony deeply looked at the twelve, waving his hand.

The clerk promptly stepped forth with a verdict intention form.

Placed before the twelve.

The twelve resolutely signed their support for Zhang Qingyuan and Feng Cuihua to win.

Unanimously backing the defendants’ victory.

Without exception.

He surveyed the final judgment before him, sighed lightly.

In the judge’s decision field...

wrote the words "agree," supplemented with specific legal verdict applications.

Actually.

As a judge, he could directly reject the jury’s decision.

In past precedent, such a verdict was "illegal."

Except...

Qin Mu presented substantial evidence in court, citing numerous legal statutes.

He couldn’t help but reassess.

This Red Sunset Travel Group had too many "stains."

Regarding Zhang Qingyuan and Feng Cuihua’s situation.

Qin Mu failed to show evidence of the other party’s "fraud," but from years of experience, saw numerous loopholes.

The most important point...

This was a jury decision, without special circumstances, he shouldn’t defy it.

After thirty minutes.

He led the twelve jurors back into the civil courtroom.

"Everyone rise!"

Under the clerk’s direction, everyone in the courtroom stood.

Anthony kept his head down, reading from the verdict paper.

Spoke solemnly: "With the jury’s consensus, and this judge’s legal application and adjustments, the case is concluded, facts uncovered."

"According to the jury’s opinion, Zhang Qingyuan and Feng Cuihua are not religious, yet suddenly donate, unreasonable conduct."

"Although evidence of plaintiff’s fraudulent actions was not presented, this behavior can’t be denied, and the travel group involves numerous non-religious elderly yet donating situations..."

"By legal facts and basis, this court finds Zhang Qingyuan and Feng Cuihua’s signatures lack legal validity, the donation agreement invalid."

"Now issuing below rulings:

First, dismiss all lawsuit requests from Xu Liming;

Second, grant defendant’s motion for company investigation, initiate an investigation into the Red Sunset Travel Company immediately."

"Effective upon this ruling..."

Several minutes later.

The verdict was fully read.

The courtroom fell into silence once more.

Most thrilled...

were the twelve jurors.

Each showed expressions of excitement and vindication.

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ps: Can’t cover for yesterday today, two Chapters tomorrow.