I pay my BBC license fee gladly every year, and this year I’m even more happy to pay for this. 👍Plus, the BBC iplayer and the Radio 2, 4 and 6 are epic. Let’s see the paperwork, Don. 🙄
This is a lot to take in. What I get from it is that (1) Any lawsuit not brought by Trump would have been dismissed quite some time ago, both on the merits and because of failure to make discovery; and (2) Trump's lawyers are in contempt of court, and have also let themselves in for fees and sanctions in an amount with a lot of zeros. My experience with the federal judiciary suggests to me that all this is coming, and when it does it will make fire and brimstone look like a gentle admonition.
It also occurs to me to ask: How does Brito expect to make a living after he gets what is coming to him? Trump, being famously cheap with those who have rendered services to him, is not going to compensate him for the irreparable damage he has incurred on Trump's behalf.
Lock, you appear to know a bit about this, so please advise:
Normally, when a party loses a civil suit, costs follow “in the cause” ie, the loser pays the winner’s reasonable costs, usually discounted by about 20pc (if the lawsuit was particularly egregious, the judge can award recovery of every cent of costs). Do sanctions of Trump’s lawyers suggest to you that (1) Trump will lose and (2) he will get hit with a massive costs bill?
What are the courses open to the court when a party engages in contemptuous behaviour of judges’ orders, such as here or in the E. Jean Carroll case? Can the judge order a payment into court? Threaten to lock up the party (or his lawyer) if he fails to comply? If Trump is deemed to have acted in his private capacity, is he immune from arrest? (Incendiary, I know, but what’s the principle?)
He just seems to be able to game and game and game the system. Thanks.
Will, thank you for the compliment, but it has been 11 years since I retired from practicing law. I don't want to provide any misinformation, so I think it is better not to anser your question at all. Hopefully someone else can step in.
Wait a minute don Jr has a secret service detail at the expense of the American public….he is neither an elected official or an underage child of AN elected official…..whatever secret service detail protecting him prove themselves traitors to the USA and humanity as a whole…..SHAME SHAME
So tired of this grifter getting taxpayers to pay for his problems, many of which he created for himself. At this rate, taxpayers will be on the hook for any damages that come out of this suit, specifically defendant’s legal fees.
My understanding is that Trump is the plaintiff in this case. If he were to simply drop this case because of the hassle (and the likelihood of getting thumped), can he just walk away and not reimburse the beeb for the efforts they've put in to defend themselves?
Yes, I realize that this would mean that Trump would be backing away from a fight - which he never does. But I'm guessing there's a modicum of common sense buried somewhere in that orange head of his.
Which brings up a second question:
If Trump does drop this, is the BBC prevented from suing him to cover their legal costs. I believe that normally, sitting presidents are immune from civil suits during their terms. Which, of course, doesn't seem fair at all
Is there any way to contribute to a fund for the BBC's lawyers, just as a way of saying, "Thank you"?
No need. Trump is going to end up paying them.
Yeah, just ask E. Jean how simple THAT is going to be.
His team is working on how you and I will pay.
I pay my BBC license fee gladly every year, and this year I’m even more happy to pay for this. 👍Plus, the BBC iplayer and the Radio 2, 4 and 6 are epic. Let’s see the paperwork, Don. 🙄
This is a lot to take in. What I get from it is that (1) Any lawsuit not brought by Trump would have been dismissed quite some time ago, both on the merits and because of failure to make discovery; and (2) Trump's lawyers are in contempt of court, and have also let themselves in for fees and sanctions in an amount with a lot of zeros. My experience with the federal judiciary suggests to me that all this is coming, and when it does it will make fire and brimstone look like a gentle admonition.
It also occurs to me to ask: How does Brito expect to make a living after he gets what is coming to him? Trump, being famously cheap with those who have rendered services to him, is not going to compensate him for the irreparable damage he has incurred on Trump's behalf.
Lock, you appear to know a bit about this, so please advise:
Normally, when a party loses a civil suit, costs follow “in the cause” ie, the loser pays the winner’s reasonable costs, usually discounted by about 20pc (if the lawsuit was particularly egregious, the judge can award recovery of every cent of costs). Do sanctions of Trump’s lawyers suggest to you that (1) Trump will lose and (2) he will get hit with a massive costs bill?
What are the courses open to the court when a party engages in contemptuous behaviour of judges’ orders, such as here or in the E. Jean Carroll case? Can the judge order a payment into court? Threaten to lock up the party (or his lawyer) if he fails to comply? If Trump is deemed to have acted in his private capacity, is he immune from arrest? (Incendiary, I know, but what’s the principle?)
He just seems to be able to game and game and game the system. Thanks.
Will, thank you for the compliment, but it has been 11 years since I retired from practicing law. I don't want to provide any misinformation, so I think it is better not to anser your question at all. Hopefully someone else can step in.
Hmmm, I’m a recovering lawyer too (California and Victoria, Australia). I’ll stay on the sidelines too, but I’d love to know the answers.
I doubt Trump will pay his fees. Ask Rudy Giuliani.
I needed a good chuckle today. The BBC will persist in this, should be interesting.
Glad someone is standing up to the SLAPPster-in-chief. (Also, fuck ABC and CBS!)
Wait a minute don Jr has a secret service detail at the expense of the American public….he is neither an elected official or an underage child of AN elected official…..whatever secret service detail protecting him prove themselves traitors to the USA and humanity as a whole…..SHAME SHAME
struck me too
They can’t threaten the BBC’s broadcasting license, so unlike the others, Jabba & Co have no leverage with this one.
So tired of this grifter getting taxpayers to pay for his problems, many of which he created for himself. At this rate, taxpayers will be on the hook for any damages that come out of this suit, specifically defendant’s legal fees.
I trust when he loses he will have to pay costs.
We the people of the UK fund the BBC through our licence fee, and should not have to pay these costs.
I agree, though as a license payer to the BBC I am happy to have the money used to show the scum up!
Hahaha I fucking love this for him. Dear BBC- Call Trump a pedophile. After all, it’s true.
I suppose the UK can look forward to some extra tariffs!
which will soak us taxpayers
Get em BBC for $20 Billion
My question is this:
My understanding is that Trump is the plaintiff in this case. If he were to simply drop this case because of the hassle (and the likelihood of getting thumped), can he just walk away and not reimburse the beeb for the efforts they've put in to defend themselves?
Yes, I realize that this would mean that Trump would be backing away from a fight - which he never does. But I'm guessing there's a modicum of common sense buried somewhere in that orange head of his.
Which brings up a second question:
If Trump does drop this, is the BBC prevented from suing him to cover their legal costs. I believe that normally, sitting presidents are immune from civil suits during their terms. Which, of course, doesn't seem fair at all
Thank you, Liz. Go, BBC!
Worth every penny of BBC licence fee for this alone. Massive additional benefit added to its superlative news and entertainment offerings.
horrible human being. ONE OF THE MOST on the planet.
I know litigation and I know all about Discovery! It was my specialty! I was a Senior Litigation Specialist for 42 years!
He has no idea that he’s bitten off more than he can chew!