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[In court in the lawsuit hearing, the Honorable Judge Mitchell Black hands over the case file to the bailiff. And return it to the attorney Stephanie MacDonald] 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:
[Talk 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. [the decision] Judge Mitchell Black:
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. [Gavel thuds. Drakes explains to Patty] Drake Goodman:
That's it?
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:
[Talk 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. [the decision] Judge Mitchell Black:
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. [Gavel thuds. Drakes explains to Patty] Drake Goodman:
That's it?
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JUDGE In answer to your suit against him
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Mr Hayes has submitted to the court
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affidavits A and B
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confirming plaintive attempted
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unlawful eviction of a Mr Hayes
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on the 15th of last May
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I turned the gas and electricity off There was a policeman
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Your Your Honor my client's and I
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Ms MacDonald I assume you've received these documents
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Yes I have just received them Your Honor
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I think there's been a mix up
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I think the law's quite clear on this point Don't you
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Mr Hayes is entitled to a reduction of rent
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due to uninhabitability
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caused by Mr Goodman's misguided attempt
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to force him from the premises by disconnecting his utilities
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Court rules for the defendant Carter Hayes
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And let the records show that according to the lease
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Mr Hayes' legal cost is to be paid by the plaintiff
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Your Honor I would like to ask for a 10 minute postponement
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Ms MacDonald I see where you have other cases before this Court today
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I hope you are better prepared for them
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I assume you'll wanna cooperate
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with the bench now in keeping things moving
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Yes sir GAVEL BANGS
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That's it
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Movie Summary
A couple work hard to renovate their dream house and become landlords to pay for it. Unfortunately, one of their tenants has plans of his own.



