Courting Justice

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Current State of the Cases
   So here is how this all played out so far simply by following jurisprudential theories: by filing the cases the Plaintiffs asserted that the defendants named were under our jurisdiction; we accepted the cases based on the merits of the cases and proceeded to schedule Hearings; one of the Defendants formally notified us of his claims to a lack of jurisdiction; we scheduled a Hearing ("Pre-Hearing Conference" actually) to formally review the arguements pro/con the Defendants being in our jurisdiction and after duly considering all points and evidence will come to a conclusion. That Pre-Hearing Conference will take place today (Friday) at 4pm (in the MU Fielder room).
   In accordance with American federal rules of civil procedure, the Defendant may make a "special appearance" to dispute jurisdiction, and thereby their attendence does NOT waive their objection to jurisdiction.

One important thing to keep in mind is that we have accepted the merits of these cases, and the cause of action of the complaint is not currently in disputed jurisdiction. Meaning, if these defendants are found unable to represent the defense in this case, new defendants will be found. That most likely will fall upon either the ASUCD executive office, or the highest ranking student of SGAO. The point is: that ASUCD actions cannot be beyond review to its own judicial process, which is what would happen if we found there was no way to review actions taken by members of the University Employee Union. Point 2: our cases are against ACTIONS, not PEOPLE. Being the Defendant in one of our cases is not a personal attack on the Defendant, but satisfaction of the action's right to be defended by someone.

the DISCLAIMER: this is in no way a biased opinion on the current cases, this is the procedural application of western legal theories to actual and potential ASUCD Court scenarios. I have no opinion as to whether or not it is likely that jurisdiction will be found one way or another here, or that either side will eventually win the case.

A Good Way to Procrastinate
   THIS website will give you the most recently uploaded pictures to livejournal. Reload it and you will have a new set of pictures. I find it thoroughly amusing.
   Through the above page, I came upon a website of photographs of abandoned buildings in New England which was also excellent.

In Class this Week...
   I learned... about bungholes. Well, "a bung with a hole" actually. Lets the carbon dioxide out of wine barrels. Now you know.

Picture(s) of the Day
RUSH SPERMCAT! (Before Spermcat Rushes You!)

Related
   Year Ago Wednesday: Essay Prompt: Story that takes place in a single location
      Story ENL5F-052: Hell
   Year Ago Thursday: Pictures: "Rush Spermcat" (linked above under pictures of the day)
   Year Ago Today: Journal of Humbaba the Demon (ENL5F-06)