Pacific Heights - Court Documents and Unlawful Eviction Claims
Judge Mitchell Black:
In answer to your suit against him, Mr. Hayes has submitted to the court affidavits A and B confirming plaintive's attempted unlawful eviction of a Mr. Hayes on the 15th of last May.
Drake Goodman: [quietly to Stephanie]
No, I turned his gas and electricity off. There's a policeman...
Stephanie MacDonald:
Your Honor, my client and I...
Judge Mitchell Black:
Miss MacDonald, I assume you have received these documents?
Stephanie MacDonald:
Yes, I have just received them, Your Honor. I think there's been a mix up.
Judge Mitchell Black:
I think the law is quite clear on this point, don't you? Mr. Hayes is entitled to a reduction of rent due to uninhabitability caused by Mr. Goodman's misguided attempt to force him from the premises by disconnecting his utilities. Court rules for the defendant, Carter Hayes. Let the records show that according to the lease, Mr. Hayes's legal cost to be paid by the plaintiff.
Stephanie MacDonald:
Your Honor, I would like to ask for a 10-minute postponement.
Judge Mitchell Black:
Miss MacDonald, I see you have other cases before this court today. I hope you're better prepared for them. I assumed you'll wanna cooperate with the bench now in keeping things moving?
Stephanie MacDonald:
Yes, sir.
Drake Goodman:
That's it?
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