The lawyer, his back drenched in sweat, turned to look at the Cheng couple: "You really are..."
Ignorant of the law!
How can you just sign a contract like this?!
The Cheng couple turned even paler.
I finally remembered, they did indeed sign such a contract—
At the time, they thought that they only needed to sell the house by consulting lawyer Xiao. In their haste, they didn't read the contract carefully and signed it without thinking. Later, they completely forgot about the matter!
Who would have thought that it would become such crucial evidence?
"You, you all... sigh!"
Seeing the increasingly flustered Cheng couple, the lawyer was so angry he felt dizzy.
The worst thing for a lawyer to encounter is a client who hides the truth from the lawyer, because they might have their problems exposed at any time, leaving the lawyer unprepared and caught off guard!
"We...didn't expect this either..."
The lawyer glanced at the restless Mr. and Mrs. Cheng with disappointment and shook his head.
"Be prepared to lose the case."
Lost the case?
Loss!
These words chilled the Cheng couple to the bone, like a bucket of cold water being poured over their heads.
"No, we can't lose the case!"
They didn't understand the court proceedings and couldn't get a word in edgewise. They could only watch as the presiding judge sternly questioned Xiao Shisan and quickly made him leave the courtroom. They were completely dazed throughout the court investigation and debate, and their fear grew stronger and stronger.
"...The court debate is now concluded. In accordance with Article 85 of the Civil Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China, we will now proceed to mediation. Plaintiff, are you willing to accept mediation?"
Bai Shu said firmly, "I refuse!"
"Defendant, are you willing to accept mediation?"
The two looked at Bai Shu pleadingly: "We're willing... Bai Shu, we're your aunt and uncle..."
Bai Zhu revealed a mocking expression, resolutely turned her head away, and expressed her protest through practical actions.
"Mediation failed. The court is now adjourned for 20 minutes. The court will resume hearings and issue a judgment."
The Cheng couple didn't know how they got through those 20 minutes. The lawyer quietly explained the precautions for the appeal to them, but shook his head, very disappointed.
"I don't think the appeal is likely to succeed. The most important thing is that your video—well, it clearly shows that you had malicious intent towards her, and it involves murder, even if you didn't actually commit it, you at least considered it! Also, what exactly is your connection to the deaths of her parents?"
The Cheng couple immediately shut their mouths, their faces ashen.
Back then, we were foolishly discussing it, never considering that if it were exposed, wouldn't it make people suspect the reason for Ji Baishu's parents' deaths? This matter absolutely cannot be discussed!
Ji Baishu will probably... probably ignore it, right?
You absolutely must ignore this!
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, everyone was back in the courtroom. The court clerk asked everyone to stand up, and the presiding judge began to read the verdict.
"...In summary, the court of first instance found that the evidence of the defendant's misappropriation of the plaintiff's property was conclusive, therefore the plaintiff's request for the defendant to compensate the plaintiff for mental distress should be supported; therefore, the plaintiff's request for the defendant to return the plaintiff's inherited residence should be supported; and the plaintiff's request for the defendant to return the plaintiff's inherited funds should be supported."
"Therefore, in accordance with Article x of the General Principles of Civil Law of the People's Republic of China, the judgment is as follows: Defendants Cheng Jinhao and Luo Ailian shall, within 5 days of this judgment taking effect, compensate the plaintiff for mental distress damages of RMB 100, and return the inherited residence and the inherited funds... The case acceptance fee of RMB 50 and other litigation costs of RMB 100 shall be borne by Cheng Jinhao and Luo Ailian."
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