10:12 a.m., Tokyo High Court, Judge's Office.

Sunlight penetrated through the gaps in the blinds and shone on a desk near the window. A stack of documents was piled on the table. The tail of the document paper was stamped with the official seal of the city hall. There were several Chinese characters vaguely visible on the document, which read "Public Public Security Bureau".

The words "easement" look like approval documents for legal procedures.

Judge Eda sat in his office chair, holding his eyebrows with one hand, glanced at the paper in front of him, closed his eyes slightly in annoyance, and fell into a state of thinking.

Recently, the development of the Akawood Hotel Group's nuisance elimination case has exceeded his expectations.

Just an hour ago, someone from the city hall came to the High Court to visit him and informed him that the city hall had started the process of establishing a public easement on the land involved in order to settle the dispute.

During Judge Eda’s judicial career, it was not surprising that the city government intervened in disputes involving land. Especially in cities, matters such as land planning, fire protection, traffic, building standards, and adjacent relationships were involved, so it had greater control.

The powerful city hall allows its subordinate city halls to intervene in disputes and mediate, which can often achieve a better balance.

But for some reason, the people at the city hall were acting strangely today.

Set up a public easement on the land involved in the encroachment to resolve the dispute.

This solution, rather than solving the problem, makes the water muddied.

Moreover, there is even a hint of murderous intent in this plan.

strangeness.

It's really strange.

Judge Eda sighed slightly, and then stood up. There were only about ten minutes before the court session. For Eda, law is a subject as precise as geometry. Starting from the major premise, he performed step-by-step deductions, and finally came to the conclusion

A definite conclusion. Of course, this view is often criticized as "conceptual law" and formalistic "law". I often argue with others at various academic conferences.

Others will always emphasize with me that the ultimate goal of the law must be to solve problems, and we cannot just stick to the so-called legal principles and logic.

But the problem is, if legal principles and logic are ignored, what is the use of the law?

It would be better to replace the law directly with policy.

Judge Jiangtian put on a black robe, held the file in his hand, and walked out of the office...

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At this moment, Courtroom 607.

The plaintiff and defendant lawyers for both sides of the case were already at their respective seats. Takai appeared at the plaintiff's table. Ten girls from the goal team were also in the auditorium. Hanada was sitting in his seat, his hand unconsciously trying to grab the mallet, but

I stretched out my hand, but it was empty - the court did not allow ball mallets to be brought in.

There are less than 5 minutes until the court starts.

In addition to citizens, there were also many media reporters in the auditorium. Although they were not allowed to bring in any photographic equipment or recording tools, they still chose to come in and listen so that if there was any news at the first moment, they could rush to the scene immediately.

The media area on the first floor delivers the latest status.

Suddenly, there was some commotion in the auditorium, and the audience all turned their attention to the door of the court. A figure appeared at the door of the court. A slightly squat middle-aged man slowly walked into the court.

Wearing a dark red tie and a gold watch on his wrist, he has a stern expression and every move he makes shows the aura of a strong businessman.

"The chairman of the hotel is here!"

"What?!"

"impossible."

"That's him! It's Kamesaburo!"

"It's a pity that I can't bring a camera! Otherwise I would have to take a few pictures."

"It is a rare scene for the legal representative of a listed company to attend the lawsuit!"

Kamesaburo ignored the comments in the gallery and went directly to the dock and sat down. Today was the final statement in the court, and he decided to come to personally supervise the battle. In the last phone call, Kurosawa had already emphasized that he hoped that the overseas merger and acquisition plan would go as scheduled.

conduct.

It goes on as scheduled. Behind these four words is silent pressure. Kamesaburo dare not neglect it and must pay attention to it.

When Gu Meimen saw the chairman of the hotel, he frowned slightly and said sideways, "You don't have to come in person. If the judge or the plaintiff's lawyer asks you to ask questions, then problems may arise. Although, today

It’s the last part of the presentation, so it’s not very likely, but it’s always better to be careful.”

"This lawsuit has a great impact on the company, and I can show the hotel's importance by coming here in person." Kamesaburo replied in a low voice, "As for the public easement, I have to trouble lawyer Gu Meimen to explain it to the court.

The court understands that it must wait for the completion of the legal proceedings at the city hall before issuing a verdict."

"I advise the chairman not to place his hopes on the establishment of public easements, which may not necessarily be supported by law." Gu Meimen crossed his legs and reminded, "The judge is moody. Let the High Court wait for a Shinjuku

They may not be happy with the legal procedures of the district and city hall.”

Kamesaburo's eyes scanned the court, not paying attention to Komemon's warning. Seeing those goalkeeper girls and that silly coach Takai also in the court, the hotel chairman's mouth curled up slightly.

Today, I will let you know what true despair is.

Even if this land is your land, the hotel can still occupy and use it openly.

Those who have no power are just existences that are worse than ants.

What croquet.

It is said that I will participate in some world championships.

How could anyone watch this kind of sport!

The right way is to give up your piece of land honestly.

Using a piece of land like this in Shinjuku City to play croquet is simply a waste of natural resources.

Hanada, who was sitting in the auditorium, saw Kamesaburo's figure and clenched her fists unconsciously. She only saw Kamesaburo whispering a few words to the annoying lawyer next to him, and she didn't know what they were talking about. Then.

, Kamesaburo showed a rather disgusting smile. Hanada hated this smile. She had agreed to sign the settlement agreement in the hotel that day. If it weren't for her bad ears and didn't know what happened on the spot, she would have picked up the mallet.

Smashed it over.

Gu Meimen crossed his arms, rocked his chair, and kept his eyes on the plaintiff's lawyer named Kitahara opposite him. This guy named Kitahara brought too much uncertainty to this lawsuit.

In today’s final statement, what kind of collision will happen between myself and him?

With a "beep" sound, the indicator on the secret door of the court lit up. Seven judges, headed by Judge Eda, slowly walked into the referee's seat.

"The case of Takai v. Akagi Hotel Group, Keiji Tokugawa's elimination of nuisance disputes, is now in court!"

"Click!" With a sound, the gavel made a crisp sound on the wooden base.

"The following is the final statement. Please give the defendant's final opinion first." Judge Eda looked at the dock and said.
Chapter completed!