The beginning was serious, and the opposite side was scared by me and called the police!

……

Jincheng.

nursing home.

vice headmaster's office.

"Qin Mu...have you been on leave for a few days? Haven't you come back yet?"

Wan Zhongyuan looked at the head of the nursing department in front of him, frowned and said.

Qin Mu was originally working as a nurse.

Belonging to the Nursing Department, he was later transferred to a part-time legal counsel.

And now...

After the incident some time ago, he already had a job for Qin Mu to work part-time as a PR for a nursing home.

Even the original person in charge of the public relations department was dismissed, paving the way for Qin Mu.

pity……

Qin Mu suddenly went abroad because of Zhang Qingyuan's case.

"I haven't come back yet. I heard from the old man in the courtyard that this case is more complicated and it will take a while."

The director of the nursing department smiled wryly and said in a low voice.

Once Qin Mu left...

He always had the feeling that the courtyard was much deserted.

Those old people are not as lively as they used to be.

There is a feeling of lifelessness.

"Foreign legal systems..."

When Wan Zhongyuan heard this, he frowned slightly.

Slightly surprised by this.

prior to.

When Qin Mu asked him to ask for leave, he said that he was going to file a lawsuit in Arms, a foreign country.

afterwards.

He had a detailed understanding of some foreign laws and knew that the laws in this region are completely different from those in China.

Case law is adopted.

Even the method of trial is different, and the jury system is used.

Ordinary lawyers can't handle this kind of lawsuit at all.

He was even a little worried whether Qin Mu would capsize while abroad.

"Go and build a good relationship with the old man in the courtyard, see how the situation is over there, and let me know as soon as you have any news."

I thought about it.

He looked at the director of the nursing department in front of him and gave a warning.

This issue……

It is Qin Mu's private matter.

There was no need for Qin Mu to inform them, as it was not easy for them to ask.

But he couldn't help being curious about this matter, and wanted to see how foreign lawsuits were fought.

……

foreign.

City of Arms.

Time passed slowly.

Five days later, it was the day of the pre-trial meeting.

The summons issued by the court to Zhang Qingyuan and Feng Cuihua required them to go to the court today with their lawyers to participate in the pre-trial meeting.

Early in the morning.

Zhang Qingyuan and Feng Cuihua knocked on the door of Qin Mu's room, eagerly waiting to appear in court.

Feng Cuihua's expression was calm.

But Zhang Qingyuan...

But seemed extremely excited.

"Xiao Qin, hurry up, why don't we start now?"

Qin Mu rubbed his sleepy eyes and looked at the excited Lao Zhang.

Some speechless.

the time now...

It was only after eight o'clock in the morning.

The time for the pre-trial meeting requested by the court was set at [-]:[-] am.

Old Zhang, this is really too early.

Being made such a fuss by Lao Zhang.

He didn't feel sleepy either, so he simply washed up and followed Lao Zhang to the lobby on the first floor of the hotel.

Just discovered……

The lobby was actually full of old people from the tour group.

Each of them had dark circles around their eyes.

Looking at him a little sadly.

For this pretrial conference...

full of worries.

According to regulations, the pre-trial conference is a relatively private meeting.

The privacy of both parties is involved.

Except for the parties and lawyers, no one is allowed to observe or be present.

They cannot go to the court to participate in the hearing.

As for Zhang Qingyuan's case...

Whether they win or lose depends on whether they can get their money back.

If they win the case, they can take the opportunity to claim back the 2 yuan they have handed over to the tour group.

If you lose the case...

Then they can also prepare to buy air tickets to return home.

I think I am unlucky.

Don't waste time here.

"Let's go."

Looking at the hopeful eyes of these old people, Qin Mu took a deep breath.

After almost time.

With Zhang Qingyuan and Feng Cuihua, they set off for the local court.

ten o'clock in the morning.

The group arrived at the court smoothly and met with Chen Tiankuo introduced by the lawyers in Jincheng.

Chen Tiankuo looked at Qin Mu with a complicated expression.

He didn't say anything more.

The last time I met Qin Mu, he had already finished what he should say.

just now……

We can only see Qin Mu's performance.

Anyway, he's just a celebrity, paddling in the water, just be a bastard.

"The man over there is the gold medal lawyer in Arms City, George."

The three sat in the hall.

Chen Tiankuo was idle and bored, and pointed to the foreigner in a suit on the other side.

By the way, he explained his achievements: "It is said that he has been in the industry for 13 years and has taken over nearly a hundred cases. Each case caused a sensation in the city and made headlines. He also helped several criminals defend their innocence and finally exonerated them. , was acquitted."

Speaking of this.

He couldn't help showing a bit of admiration on his face.

I have been abroad for so long.

He has also dealt with George several times, and the other party has a very deep research on the case law system.

Experience.

All kinds of cases have been fought.

Intentional injury cases, intentional homicide cases, civil disputes, property disputes, matrimonial lawsuits...

Even the stars in Ames City will take the initiative to find him for help when they have disputes.

And his winning percentage...

It has been maintained at [-]%!

Never lost a lawsuit!
In other words, he never took over any unsure cases!
especially……

The defense of the criminals who committed homicide that he helped was even more classic.

It was widely disseminated and talked about by colleagues in Arms.

All evidence points to the criminal.

Everyone thought that the suspect was about to be sentenced, but he defended him as innocent from an unexpected angle!

Release directly in court!
It can be said……

George was born to be a lawyer. Although there is no so-called professional ethics, his abilities are top-notch.

"If you sue him, the chances of winning are really slim."

That's it.

Chen Tiankuo reminded again tactfully.

"It's a bit powerful."

Qin Mu nodded.

If it wasn't for Chen Tiankuo's explanation, he really wouldn't know how awesome this George is.

Accept any case.

Win any case.

Not just specialize in one line.

Whichever case he has the money, he will take the case.

In the system of case law, the study is quite deep.

No wonder the people in this tour group are so confident.

"cut!"

aside.

Zhang Qingyuan was immediately unhappy after hearing this.

She curled her lips and retorted: "Isn't it just a defense of innocence? Didn't Xiao Qin also defend his innocence in Jincheng? Let alone a sensation in the whole city, it was a sensation in the whole country!"

Chen Tiankuo was taken aback for a moment.

He glanced left and right between Zhang Qingyuan and Qin Mu.

But he didn't take Zhang Qingyuan's words seriously, he just thought it was Zhang Qingyuan's angry words.

Is it true or false.

It was revealed in court.

Even if Qin Mu is good at home, this is a foreign country, and the legal system is different.

He only hoped that Qin Mu wouldn't lose too badly.

By the time……

Not to mention that the winning rate will decrease, Zhang Qingyuan and Feng Cuihua may be the unlucky ones!

To know.

This case is about whether the two should pay donations and compensation.

After losing the lawsuit.

The two may face a batch of compensation
"These two are from your tour group, right?"

suddenly.

Qin Mu pointed to the other side and asked a question.

Chen Tiankuo raised his head.

looked over.

I saw two middle-aged men striding towards George, shaking hands with George and saying hello.

Then we chatted enthusiastically.

The expressions of the three of them are very relaxed.

It seems that the case is not taken seriously.

"It's them, one is Xu Liming, who was originally the tour guide in our car, and the other is the assistant, named Zhao Wan."

Zhang Qingyuan, who was next to him, snorted coldly, and said angrily: "When I first joined the group, I saw their benevolent eyebrows and thought they were good people, but I didn't expect them to be so cruel, charging me 100 yuan for a bottle of water !"

"Also, there is a place where there is altitude sickness, selling oxygen, a bottle costs a thousand, there is so much oxygen in the air, why won't he grab it?"

Zhang Qingyuan and his wife looked at each other.

Full of resentment.

He kept complaining.

"One hundred and one bottles of mineral water?"

After hearing this, Chen Tiankuo couldn't help but widen his eyes.

It means see you soon.

He only knew that Zhang Qingyuan and Zhang Qingyuan were duped into donating money by the tour guide group, but he didn't expect so much to happen before.

it looks like...

This tour guide group is the kind of black group that tricks people into going abroad and then tries to kill them.

and.

They specialize in deceiving this kind of old people, who are weak in resistance and dare not make trouble.

Often in the end, they will consider themselves unlucky and suffer from being dumb.

Low cost, low risk, low cost.

income……

But it is abnormally high.

"With all due respect, you...shouldn't be greedy for cheap, 1000 yuan to join a group, and the air ticket to go out of the country during the peak season is more than 1000."

Looking at Zhang Qingyuan, he couldn't help but say something.

Zhang Qingyuan blushed.

I also realized my problem.

He just saw that the tour group was cheap, so he didn't expect that there were so many twists and turns in it.

When a few people chatted.

On the other side, the three of Xu Liming suddenly stood up and walked towards them.

"These two are the lawyers you are looking for?"

He glanced at Qin Mu and the others, and looked at Zhang Qingyuan and his wife.

A little provocative.

Zhang Qingyuan snorted coldly, without showing any weakness.

Xu Liming squinted his eyes.

Focusing on Qin Mu, he was a little curious about Qin Mu's information.

Chen Tiankuo's situation...

He already knew almost everything, only Qin Mu came from China.

He was less well-informed.

I don't know the details of Qin Mu for the time being.

only know……

Qin Mu is a trainee lawyer who just got his lawyer's license.

at this level...

He really couldn't figure out why Zhang Qingyuan and Feng Cuihua would put their hopes on him.

"Come on, let's start."

At last.

George, with a foreign face, spoke and urged.

Only then did Xu Liming look back, and the three of them walked into the pre-trial conference room slowly.

Seeing this, Qin Mu smiled lightly.

For the contempt of several people, he didn't take it to heart.

Two worlds.

His mind is not so small.

Own……

He is still a trainee lawyer, so he deserves to be underestimated.

"Let's go in too."

Followed by.

He took Chen Tiankuo, Zhang Qingyuan, and Feng Cuihua with them, and followed behind them.

Walked into the conference hall.

……

Eleven in the morning.

Pretrial Chamber.

After the clerk counted the number of people, the two sides sat facing each other.

Qin Mu and Chen Tiankuo sat at the lawyer's seat.

Zhang Qingyuan and Feng Cuihua...

sit in the dock.

When he was seated, Zhang Qingyuan was still a little uncomfortable.

usually……

He always sat in the public gallery or the plaintiff's box.

This was the first time he was sued, and he fell into the dock.

And the other side.

George sat on the plaintiff's lawyer's seat, while Xu Liming and Zhao Wan represented the tour group and became the plaintiffs who initiated the lawsuit.

"Boom-"

at the forefront.

A judge with gray hair on his temples and nearly seventy years old struck the gavel.

Hold up your glasses.

He said in the local foreign language: "Today, this court held a pre-trial conference on the matter of Xu Liming's v. Zhang Qingyuan and Feng Cuihua's refusal to pay donations."

“The content of this meeting mainly includes the following points:

[-]. Clarify the scope of jurisdiction of this lawsuit;

[-]. Clarify the scope of persons who should be challenged in this lawsuit;

[-]. Clarify whether this lawsuit should start the next stage of trial;

[-]. Clarify whether a jury should be introduced in this lawsuit;

Fifth, clarify whether there is a more reasonable solution to this lawsuit..."

He looked at the personnel on both sides on the left and right, and opened his mouth slowly.

Listed the agenda for this meeting.

And these...

However, Zhang Qingyuan and Feng Cuihua were confused by what they heard, and their faces were full of bewilderment.

It's like listening to a bible.

"What the hell is this? If I don't speak Mandarin, how can I understand it? Can you provide me with an interpreter?"

He swallowed, a little speechless.

Coming to the pretrial conference.

Only then did he realize the problem.

Language barrier!
Dare to participate in a court trial by yourself, and don't even know what happened in the court trial.

Feng Cuihua's eyes also widened, and Zhang Qingyuan's eyes widened.

Obviously.

She didn't understand a single word the judge said just now.

"Ahem, let me translate."

Chen Tiankuo who was next to him hurriedly listened to him and translated the judge's words to the two of them one by one.

in fact.

The normal process is that there are translators.

only……

Zhang Qingyuan and Zhang Qingyuan forgot about the translation and did not apply for an interpreter to be present.

There are no interpreters on the court side.

And the lawyer's seat.

Qin Mu looked at Chen Tiankuo's voluntary translation work, and gave him a grateful look.

before he came abroad.

I specially studied the language system of this country. Although I am not proficient in communication, I can basically understand what the other party is saying.

"Now, let's move on to the discussion of the first topic."

Followed by.

The judge spoke in a deep voice and went directly to the first topic.

That is, a dispute over jurisdiction.

this case...

The issue of nationality attribution involved also involves litigation disputes in international law.

This must be clarified before proceeding to the next stage of trial.

soon.

As far as the court is concerned, the various laws and regulations are listed one by one.

Explain the attribution of this jurisdiction.

"According to international principles, this case applies to territorial priority, that is, the case occurred in this country, and it will be heard by the courts of this country."

At the bar.

Listening to the judge's words, Qin Mu nodded silently.

this case...

He actually wanted to extradite him back home, but it happened abroad.

The jurisdiction of the lawsuit lies abroad.

It cannot be simply extradited.

unless……

Zhang Qingyuan and Feng Cuihua have diplomatic immunity.

Diplomatic immunity refers to the privileges and preferential treatment enjoyed by envoys stationed abroad due to special circumstances.

In accordance with international law or relevant agreements, on the basis of reciprocity among countries, in order to ensure and facilitate the performance of normal duties, countries give to each other according to the principles of mutual respect for sovereignty, equality and mutual benefit in accordance with customary or relevant agreements.

Even if a crime has been committed abroad, the foreign country has no right to deal with a person who has diplomatic immunity.

The evidence of his crime must be delivered to the country for trial.

This is partly...

It represents national dignity.

But for ordinary people like Zhang Qingyuan and Feng Cuihua, there is no such thing as diplomatic immunity.

therefore.

Those that should be tried must be tried abroad.

It cannot be transferred domestically.

of course.

If it is possible, Zhang Qingyuan can actually respond to the lawsuit and return to China directly.

Even if the case is judged.

He will have returned to China by then, and the judgment will have no effect on him.

only……

During the continuation of the case, he was unable to buy a plane ticket, let alone leave the local area.

"Now, enter the second meeting, the plaintiff and the defendant, please pay attention, are there any people in the pretrial court who need to avoid?"

The grizzled judge raised his head and looked at both sides.

asked.

Avoidance refers to the fact that persons who have an interest in the case cannot participate in the case.

For example.

An interpreter cannot be present if he is related to one of the parties.

In order to ensure the fairness and reasonableness of the trial.

"I...we don't have any relatives abroad, right?"

After hearing this, Zhang Qingyuan subconsciously looked at Feng Cuihua.

The two thought about it seriously.

Find……

They counted up and down, and no one was abroad.

None of the on-site courtroom knew each other.

And the plaintiff side.

George also stood up, saying that his side did not need to evade.

"Now enter the third meeting topic."

Then go on.

The judge flipped through the manuscript and said slowly: "For this case, we hope that the two parties can discuss a suitable solution at the meeting, so as to avoid participating in court proceedings, wasting judicial power, and increasing the burden on judicial personnel."

He was very direct.

Point it out directly, and hope that the two sides can reach a reconciliation at this meeting.

For civil disputes that are not too necessary...

They never encouraged going to court.

Follow their principles.

The trials in the court are all very serious cases that have to be tried.

In all civil lawsuits, they will persuade them to settle.

"Your Honor."

As soon as he finished speaking, George, the plaintiff's lawyer, stood up.

Lang Sheng said: "For this point, we have thought carefully and discussed a solution."

talking.

He then submitted a proposal filled with foreign languages.

presented to the judge.

The judge exchanged glances with several jurors next to him, and nodded.

It seems that this plan...

got their approval.

Subsequently.

He asked someone to hand over the plan to Qin Mu and the others: "The defendant, please take a look."

The clerk stepped forward immediately.

The plan was sent to Qin Mu, Chen Tiankuo, Zhang Qingyuan and Feng Cuihua.

And after Qin Mu and Chen Tiankuo watched...

But he frowned and his face changed slightly.

"What is written on it...?"

After seeing Zhang Qingyuan and his wife, they were still confused.

Didn't understand the above meaning at all.

"The other party asked us...to compensate each person for the donation of 3 yuan, and to pay 7 yuan for reputation loss and mental damage caused by the delay in donating [-] yuan, totaling [-] yuan."

Chen Tiankuo looked at the two and said in a low voice.

The voice did not fall.

"what?!"

Zhang Qingyuan fried the pot.

He glared at Xu Liming and the others, full of anger.

7 yuan!
Here's to them...

Although it's a drop in the bucket, it's not worth mentioning, but the other party's proposal is tantamount to humiliating them!
In the donation agreement, each person is 2 yuan, adding up to 4 yuan.

Besides.

They also have to pay an extra expensive 3 yuan!

It's just taking advantage of the fire.

And what's even more outrageous is...

The judge actually thought it was reasonable.

Also support the other party's reconciliation plan!

"It's like this. It's different in foreign countries than in China. They pay more attention to mental damage. There was a case where the mental damage fee was as high as 78!"

Chen Tiankuo looked at the two of them and explained with a wry smile.

3 yuan for mental damage...

In fact, it is relatively small.

He has seen even more outrageous ones.

On the other hand, domestically.

In terms of compensation, the proportion of mental damage expenses is relatively low, and more are lost work expenses, nutrition expenses, transportation expenses, etc.

"This plan...in fact, we can discuss it with the other party, and try to avoid the mental damage fee as much as possible."

He frowned and couldn't help looking at Qin Mu.

I muttered a word in my heart.

this case...

It was led by Qin Mu, and he was very clear about his position.

Simply did not say a word.

Act as a translator.

At present, the safest way is to gain the judge's approval and preference from Zhang Qingyuan and Zhang Qingyuan's old status, understand them with emotion, and move them with reason.

Reduce compensation.

This is the most ideal way.

however……

Qin Mu stood up suddenly, and said in a cold voice, "I'm sorry, I don't think we were wrong...we won't give you any money."

this sentence.

The clarity echoed through the courtroom.

All parties in the court were taken aback.

They all focused their attention on Qin Mu.

Xu Liming's face was gloomy, staring at Qin Mu.

It seems that Qin Mu did not expect such an extreme reaction.

This plan...

He proposed it, and it was drafted by George and completed.

What is needed is to teach Zhang Qingyuan and Feng Cuihua a lesson and let them know what will happen if they offend them.

I thought about asking for a price first.

Sit down and pay back the money.

Strive for maximum benefit.

did not expect……

Zhang Qingyuan and Feng Cuihua, the two stones in the latrine, invited a harder stone!

To open the mouth is not to give a penny.

"Lawyer for the plaintiff, what do you mean..."

in court.

The judge adjusted his glasses and couldn't help asking.

He also didn't quite understand Qin Mu's words.

In order to avoid misunderstanding.

I asked one more question.

"What I mean is that we have no fault in this case, and there is no need to compensate the other party."

Qin Mu held his head high, and then said: "The compensation plan proposed by the other party is not only unreasonable, but also violates our reputation and property rights. They try to use the law to make us give in and compromise, and we firmly do not agree!"

This time.

His voice is louder.

The judge understood, but frowned.

To Qin Mu's behavior...

Slightly dissatisfied.

But he still said patiently: "According to the litigation evidence provided so far, one of your parties has signed the donation agreement, which is undeniable, but refuses to pay, which has violated the sacred and great donation agreement."

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ps: Today's update is a bit late, and there will be an update later.