Chapter 162: Questioning! Court, What Is Your Attitude!?

Being kind enough to help and then being sued for 400,000 yuan, was this a distortion of human nature or a collapse of morality?

Tsk tsk tsk…

For this case, Su Bai had already helped the media think of the news headline.

If that headline were released, it would surely be extremely explosive!

If the other side were to win this kind of case…

It was unimaginable…

Truly unimaginable…

Faced with the question from the student at Nandu University of Law, Su Bai was silent for several seconds, then slowly spoke:

“In a case like this, generally speaking, if one finds a litigation lawyer, one basically will not lose the lawsuit…”

“On what grounds has the other side brought the lawsuit…?”

“That family says that the elderly lady in their family suddenly fainted… they are saying that my cousin bumped into her… that it had something to do with my cousin, and then the elderly lady lay in the hospital for a period of time, and the medical expenses amounted to several tens of thousands.

All of those medical expenses were advanced by my cousin.

At first my cousin thought that, for the moment, even if he had a mouth he could not explain things clearly, and that things would be fine once the elderly lady woke up.

But what he did not expect was that although the elderly lady did wake up.

The first thing she did after waking up was tell the police that it was my cousin who hit her, and she also demanded 400,000 yuan in compensation.

If he did not pay, she would sue my cousin in court… and send my cousin to prison.”

Su Bai: ???

Li Xuezhen: ???

Yang Yu: ???

All present: ???

Was this real?!

If this was real, then this elderly lady was far too outrageous!

Someone kindly helped her and also advanced her medical expenses, and setting those matters aside for the moment.

Not only did she fail to properly thank the person, she also intended to continue extorting 400,000 yuan, and moreover threatened that if he did not pay, she would sue him in court?

What exactly did this mean?

This was too outrageous!

This completely amounted to extortion!

To be honest, Su Bai was rather interested in this case.

Not for any other reason, but principally because, to speak frankly, this case belonged to a typical case within civil disputes.

Moreover, its topicality was simply at the maximum level.

Was this not the farmer and the snake?

Thus he smiled and spoke:

“As for this case… if you feel it is acceptable, you may have your cousin contact our Baijun law Firm.”

“On the basis of the case as you have described it, I am unable to make a determination, and I need to contact the party concerned in order to gain a further understanding of the situation.”

“If the situation you have described is true, then our Baijun law Firm can help your cousin obtain victory in the litigation.”

“Alright… thank you, Teacher Su!”

After the student finished speaking, he bowed deeply, then sat down again.

Within the conference room, quite a few students began discussing the matter.

“So there really are people demanding compensation? Where does she get the nerve? This is plainly a complete absence of morality.

Let her sue, let her sue, I simply do not believe she can win the suit!

Would this not be a case that could be won just by casually finding a lawyer? Having Lawyer Su step in really is using a sledgehammer to crack a nut!”

“Indeed… and according to normal human reasoning, who would repay kindness with ingratitude like this?

Is this not plainly a wolf cub?

Someone helped her and kindly sent her to the hospital, and in return she made him pay the medical expenses and also demanded 400,000 yuan in compensation.

If this were really judged in her favor and compensation had to be paid, then who would still dare casually help an elderly person up, after doing one good deed, several years of savings would be gone.”

“Exactly, exactly, when we were young we were taught to help elderly grandmothers cross the road, my goodness, now the elderly grandmother will strip you bare in return, who would not be afraid?”

“I even feel that this case does not belong to the legal genre, it ought to belong to the fantasy genre, it is too explosive!”

“My goodness, if I help up an elderly person, my second hand Porsche is directly gone, is that it? Fine, fine, let it be done this way.”

“I even suspect whether this case is real, Zhang Long, is the case you described real?”

“Why do I always feel a sense of disbelief?”

“Could it be that you are fooling us? Or perhaps trying to test Lawyer Su’s litigation ability?”

Zhang Long was the student who had just stood up to ask the question.

Zhang Long rubbed his brow: “Definitely not, this is a real matter, it happened right here in the eastern district of Nandu.”

“Then why have we not heard of such an explosive case?”

“The reason you have not heard of it is that the hearing has not yet begun, the other side is currently in the stage of filing the lawsuit… my father told me that my cousin has been extremely troubled these past few days, precisely because he is worried that he may lose the suit.”

“My cousin has also been looking for lawyers this whole time…”

“Alright then… if Lawyer Su takes over this case, your cousin will definitely win the lawsuit!”

Zhang Long smiled: “That is certain, I only wanted to ask Lawyer Su from what aspect this case should be approached.”

“However, Lawyer Su is very rigorous in this respect, and directly told my cousin to go to Baijun law Firm, and on that basis alone, after we graduate and complete our studies, I will definitely go to Baijun law Firm to intern!”

“That works! We will go together when the time comes!”

“……”

This matter counted as a small interlude, and inside the conference room, Su Bai continued his lecture.

As for the final reflections section, for the most part it consisted of a bit of boasting, speaking about the development potential of Baijun law Firm, as well as saying things such as welcoming everyone to come to Baijun law Firm for internships and work after graduation.

After finishing, it had taken approximately one hour.

After it ended.

Yang Yu expressed her thanks: “This time, thank you to Lawyer Su for coming over…”

“I just noticed that the students in the conference room were all extremely enthusiastic.”

“I estimate… that next, those students’ motivation to study will increase quite a bit…”

Su Bai smiled and nodded: “Indeed… but I am also very fortunate to have been able to come to Nandu University of Law to give a lecture…”

What remained were merely some polite remarks, and after finishing them, Su Bai took Li Xuezhen back to Baijun law Firm.

After returning to the law firm, in less than two hours, Li Xuezhen received a telephone call, a consultation call from Zhang Long’s cousin.

“Yes… this is Baijun law Firm… you are Zhang Long’s cousin Zhang Dahu, correct?”

“Yes…”

“There is no problem at all, our law firm is currently open for business, and we likely will not rest until eight or nine o’clock in the evening.”

“It does not matter, do not worry…”

“If you are free now, you may come to our law firm right now to learn about the relevant case, and our law firm can provide you with corresponding assistance…”

“Yes… it does not matter…”

“Yes yes, do not worry…”

Huh…

After hanging up the call, Li Xuezhen’s small face was full of excitement.

Previously she had always followed Lawyer Su in litigating cases.

Regarding certain cases, practice had made her skillful.

In Zhang Dahu’s case.

That elderly lady and her family were clearly engaging in extortionate conduct.

If the evidence were conclusive, and if a recording or other evidence could be obtained.

Then this time would they not be able to send the entire family on the other side in neatly and properly?

How delightful!

Extortion could not escape them!

Having thought this through, Li Xuezhen came tapping her way into Su Bai’s office.

“Lawyer Su… that Zhang Dahu has called our law firm, and in a little while he will come over to learn about the case.”

Looking at Li Xuezhen’s excited little expression, Su Bai smiled and nodded: “Alright, I understand…”

After Li Xuezhen informed Su Bai of the matter, she left the office and returned to her workstation… where she found a criminal law book and began studying it again.

Very soon…

In less than one hour.

Zhang Dahu and Zhang Long, the two cousins, arrived at Baijun law Firm.

Zhang Long had specifically asked for leave to come out, and Yang Yu had already learned of Zhang Long’s situation in the conference room, so when approving the leave she did not hesitate in the slightest.

Inside the office.

The two cousins, Zhang Long and Zhang Dahu, sat opposite Su Bai, and Zhang Long urged him as he spoke:

“Brother Dahu… this is the Lawyer Su who has recently become well known in Nandu… Brother Dahu, say hello.”

“Lawyer Su… this is my cousin, Zhang Dahu.”

“Lawyer Su, hello…”

“Hello…”

After both sides had briefly exchanged greetings, they directly entered the main topic.

Su Bai asked about this case, that is, he asked in detail about every aspect of whether Zhang Dahu had pushed down that elderly lady and how he had discovered her.

After all the relevant matters had been confirmed as accurate, they were almost completely sorted out and reconstructed.

Su Bai nodded: “Regarding this matter, I have already understood it…”

“Do you have any other demands?”

“The conduct of the other side is clearly an act of extortion, and if you have evidence, public prosecution may be initiated.

Of course, if there is no evidence, that may also be raised during the hearing, and it may be requested that supplementary proceedings continue, so that the relevant law enforcement departments can collect evidence.”

Faced with Su Bai’s words… Zhang Dahu thought for several seconds, then slowly spoke:

“I will listen entirely to Lawyer Su.”

Su Bai smiled: “Alright.”

“Since there are no other issues… then the letter of entrustment may be signed…”

“This lawsuit is not especially difficult, and if no other special circumstances arise, generally speaking there should not be any problem.”

The current issue was that the other side had already brought a complaint, demanding that Zhang Dahu pay compensation.

Zhang Dahu, in contrast, was the defendant, and required a lawyer to appear in court.

As for this case, there was not much dispute.

Su Bai also roughly asked Zhang Dahu about his litigation intentions for the hearing, namely that he hoped the other side would lose the suit, that he himself would not have to pay money, and that his innocence could be restored.

The remaining matters were then left to Su Bai to handle with full authority.

After understanding all of this, Su Bai had Li Xuezhen bring over the letter of entrustment, and explain the contents of the letter to Zhang Dahu clause by clause.

After everything was confirmed, Zhang Dahu signed and acknowledged the letter of entrustment, granting full agency.

After signing the letter of entrustment, matters became very simple.

The entrustment was accepted, preparations were made for the hearing, and pretrial mediation was to be conducted.

Because this case involved a civil lawsuit, the Nandu East District Court conducted pre hearing mediation in accordance with the law.

At the same time.

Chen Meixia, namely the elderly lady who had fallen to the ground.

Was speaking on the telephone with someone, though it was unclear with whom.

“Yes yes yes… that is not what happened at all, I was precisely pushed down by him, he absolutely must compensate me.”

“Exactly!”

“If he does not compensate me, can that be justified? I am an elderly lady, could I possibly have fallen by myself! Think about it, if he had not pushed me, why would he have been so kind as to send me to the hospital and even advance my medical expenses?

Alright, alright, just make the arrangements, I am troubling you this once.”

“Mm, alright, I am hanging up.”

After hanging up the phone, Chen Meixia rolled the beads in her hand.

Inside the mediation room of the East District Court.

A long rectangular table, with Su Bai’s side seated on the left, while the other side sat on the right.

The other side had seven or eight people in their group, aggressively imposing.

The mediator sat in the middle position and slowly spoke: “First introduce the identity information of all parties.”

“The plaintiff side is Chen Meixia, together with Chen Meixia’s relatives, eldest son Li Zhuang, second son Li Jun, and the litigation representative lawyer is Xiao Feng, representative lawyer of Jiangdu Jiangping Law Firm.”

“The defendant is Zhang Dahu, and the litigation representative lawyer is Su Bai, representative lawyer of Nandu Baijun law Firm.”

“The plaintiff’s grounds for suit are that the defendant Zhang Dahu unintentionally knocked Chen Meixia to the ground, causing serious injury to Chen Meixia, and compensation is required for medical expenses and emotional distress damages.”

“……”

After stating this for approximately two minutes, the mediator continued speaking:

“Now the identity information of each side has all been introduced, does everyone have no problems?”

Su Bai: “No.”

Xiao Feng: “No.”

“Good!”

The mediator looked at Chen Meixia, then nodded:

“The court will now begin mediation in this case.”

For this sort of mediation, Su Bai understood the court well.

It would certainly lean toward the weaker side, especially in a somewhat lower level court such as this, and would ask the parties to tolerate and yield a little so that the matter could pass, and have the stronger side pay the weaker side a bit of money.

But on what basis?

Had Zhang Dahu done wrong by performing a good deed?

Pay compensation?

Paying compensation was impossible!

Just as Su Bai had imagined, but also somewhat differently, the mediator directly spoke:

“Defendant… the plaintiff side is seeking 400,000 yuan in compensation from you, including medical expenses, emotional distress damages, and subsequent treatment expenses.”

“On your side… can you accept this 400,000 yuan compensation? If you cannot accept it, then what is the minimum amount of compensation you can accept? Would 200,000 yuan be acceptable?”

“The elderly person has not had an easy life, can each side take one step back?”

Su Bai: ????

No, what exactly did these words mean? What was meant by how much compensation we could accept?

Was this a joke?

Mediation is conducted on the basis of the demands of both sides.

The plaintiff, namely Chen Meixia, wanted Zhang Dahu to pay compensation.

But Zhang Dahu was unwilling.

The mediator should divide responsibility according to the evidence, and in a case like this, where the other side had no obvious evidence, generally speaking at most one would say give a few thousand yuan to settle the matter.

Because the court did not want matters to become too difficult, and might allow the party concerned to suffer a small loss.

But…

This mediator was utterly outrageous.

What was meant by the other side demanding 400,000 yuan and asking what minimum compensation amount would be acceptable, and whether 200,000 yuan would be alright?

Was this called mediation?

Su Bai slightly frowned and spoke:

“The other side does not have sufficient evidence to prove that Chen Meixia was pushed down by Zhang Dahu, therefore we refuse any compensation…”

“At the same time… our side also demands that the other side fully return to our side the medical expenses that our side has already paid, and issue a public apology to our side…”

“Otherwise… we will raise, during the hearing, our response to the accusations of the other side…”

After Su Bai had finished stating the litigation position on the civil side, his gaze remained fixed on the mediator.

“Additionally…”

“Mediator, we believe that mediation should proceed from the perspective of fairness and justice, and not begin from the premise that however much the other side demands, however much we can mentally accept paying is how much should be paid.”

“Our side believes that the mediator has not conducted this mediation in a fair and just manner.”

“It is true that the other side, as an elderly person, is physically the weaker party, but that is not a basis for partiality toward the other side.

Since the other side cannot produce evidence that our side pushed down Chen Meixia, on what basis should we compensate them?”

“Not to mention that the other side has no evidence proving that our side pushed down Chen Meixia.

Even if there were evidence, before the court has rendered judgment, everyone is innocent, and no one has the right to determine that one side is guilty.”

“Mediator, did what you just said mean that Zhang Dahu pushed down Chen Meixia, and therefore was guilty, and so should bear compensation liability of 200,000 yuan?”

“I ask the mediator to pay attention to your wording, because your wording represents the attitude of the court.”

After Su Bai finished speaking.

The mediator’s expression changed slightly, clearly unable to maintain composure.

As for this…

Su Bai did not care very much… since the other side was already so brazenly partial in the mediation, then if he continued speaking politely, it would be of no use whatsoever.

It would be better simply to be direct…

He would not accept mediation!