May It Please The Court (Daniel Mendoza Thrillers Book 1) by Daniel Maldonado

Author:Daniel Maldonado [Maldonado, Daniel]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Next Chapter
Published: 2020-09-27T00:00:00+00:00

19 HEARING

Phoenix, Arizona

Two Months Later

“All rise, the Honorable Gregory Gerlich presiding,” the bailiff announced as everyone in the courtroom rose to their feet. A few stragglers entered the courtroom and stopped in place when the bailiff made the announcement.

The robed Judge Gerlich entered from a hidden doorway to his chambers just behind the judge’s bench. He sat down and gazed around the room. In addition to the counsel’s table full of attorneys and paralegals, the gallery had some visitors sporadically seated throughout, especially in the back rows. It was difficult for the judge to determine whether these visitors were family members, friends of the plaintiffs, or just representatives of the media. Private filming of the court proceedings was not allowed. Nevertheless, an official audio and video recording of all proceedings were made and were easily accessible to anyone at a request, including the media.

“Please be seated,” the judge proclaimed as he gestured towards everyone to obey his command. “Can counsel please introduce themselves starting with the plaintiff’s counsel?”

“Good morning, your honor. Thomas Lopez and David Millerson on behalf of the plaintiffs, Anthony Clifton, Alejandra Clifton, and Ashton Clifton. The Cliftons are unable to be here today. They live in Vegas. Mr. Clifton is working, and the children are in school.”

Plaintiffs’ counsel both sat down after introducing themselves. Daniel and his team then stood up.

“Good morning, your honor. Daniel Mendoza, John Davis, and Marissa Robles on behalf of the defendant, the Regal Wisteria Resorts,” Daniel said while pointing to the individual attorneys as he mentioned their names.

“Thank you, gentlemen. I see there are two new faces in the courtroom,” the judge inquired.

“Yes, your honor. I am James Claus with Leonard, Brooks, and Brown on behalf of co-defendant, Arrowworks Security Services.” A male attorney in his late forties with a dark blue suit sat down after introducing himself. He was with several other attorneys from his national firm that was headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

An older gentleman in a frumpy, beige suit stood up. “Your honor. Frank Paseo with the Law Offices of James L. Parker…” He paused and riffled through the numerous, unorganized papers on his desk to ascertain the name of his client. “… I represent HQ Management, Inc.”

“Thank you. This is the time set for the oral argument on the Regal Wisteria Resort’s partial motion for summary judgment in CV010919. Mr. Mendoza, because this is your motion, I will let you speak first. You will have ten minutes each side and five minutes for rebuttal. But I wanted to address a couple of issues before we get to oral arguments.”

“Yes, your honor.” Daniel stopped himself from fully standing once the judge noted the additional items needed.

“I see that I granted the plaintiff’s motion to add the security company and the property manager on January 15.” The judge scrolled through a screen on his computer monitor looking for something. “But I don’t see an answer filed by HQ Management, Inc. which was due on February 14 based upon my calculations. Is there a reason for that?”

Mr.

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