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Civil Procedure

(a ship that not a single person asked for but here we are because i became obsessed after my own smutshot.

sirius x kingsley)

“You wanted to see me, Minister?” Sirius asked after knocking on the office door and stepping into the space that seemed to have more books than a library. Sirius had never been to Minister Shacklebolt's office, despite how many times he had exhibited unorthodox legal practices that definitely warranted more than a warning in hearings, and was surprised to see that it was decorated. Smart bookcases, a patterned rug that Sirius could tell was hand-made just from looking at it. A few photographs. The Minister had settled into the space, unlike Fudge, unlike Scrimgeour, exuding a confidence—an arrogance—that said I’m not going anywhere anytime soon.

“Come in, close the door, Mr. Black,” Kingsley said, putting down the quill he was writing with and pushing all the work on his desk to the side, deep brown eyes fixated on Sirius. Sirius typically refused to wear his Wizengamot robes around the office, something Senior members of council had taken issue with, alongside the tattoo on his neck and the high heels he wore, but he was glad he put them on before meeting with the Minister. Wanting to look somewhat respectable as he wracked his brains for a most recent infraction.

Had he spoken out of turn at a board meeting?

Called bullshit one too many times during cross examination?

The filibuster for the Werewolf registry a step too far?

As much of a pain in the ass he knew he was, and as much as Sirius toed the line of disrespect regularly in a courtroom, he didn't actually want to lose his job. He didn't actually want to have to pack up his own office that he too had settled into quickly--pictures of his friends on his desk, a black leather desk chair he had picked out, his own stack of books and knickknacks on his desk for James to play with when he came to the Ministry on his off days. Sirius didn't plan on going anywhere either.

“Have a seat,” Kingsley gestured to the chair in front of him, smiling warmly, and Sirius had to yet again remind himself that this man, as handsome as he was—no matter how bright his smile was, no matter how toned his calves were in the muggle trousers he wore, no matter the golden earring in his ear—he was his boss. The Big Boss. The One Person Sirius Could Absolutely Not Pull into a Supply Closet and Fuck. Sirius took a seat hesitantly, sitting up straight as he did so.

“Is there a problem, sir?” Sirius pressed yet again, feeling warm under the collar of his stiff robes, temperature exacerbated by the Ministers eyes which seemed content to roam over every inch of Sirius.

“You didn’t have to get dressed up to see me, Mr. Black.”

“Sorry?”

“Your robes. Needn’t be so formal…I know you prefer not to wear them," he said. Sirius pretended his heart didn't turn inside of his chest at the idea The Minister might be noticing him in the ways he was used to. Sirius pretended that he hadn't ever left the house in a pair of black, tight dress trousers and heeled dragonskin boots just to see if someone would say something. Just to see if he could catch dark eyes wandering.

An animalistic sort of satisfaction when Sirius did, even if it meant he had to excuse himself to the loo subsequently.

“Seemed…appropriate, sir. For a meeting.”

“More of a quick question, but I thought it best asked in person.”

“A question?” Sirius’s eyebrows knitted together in confusion.

“Are you open to it?”

“I’m not sure how much help I’ll be without context, sir.”

Kingsley leaned forward onto his arms, “Do you prefer Italian or Thai?”

“For a meeting?”

“For dinner.”

“We don’t need to talk…policy over dinner, sir.”

“Then it’s a good thing I hadn’t planned on doing so,” Kingsley smiled again, and Sirius felt his stomach flip, averting his eyes to look just past Kingsley’s shoulder, staring at the map on the back wall instead. “Most dates I go on do not involve politics, I prefer to keep my work and personal life separate, you see. Though, I understand where that might get challenging with you…but I have always liked a challenge.”

“Date?”

“Problem?”

Sirius was silent as his brain raged a war inside of his head. Like the Greek myths, Sirius had read with his uncle as a child, Achaeans and the Spartans screaming, yelling, racing toward each other with their spears, shields forgotten in favor of sheer force and aggression. Sirius had put on his own professional robes in hopes of protecting himself from intense brown eyes; in hopes of putting a veil over his own secret desires, but it was all in vain. Armor in the bushes, shields left somewhere in the department a floor down at his desk, or worse at the home he shared with James. Far, far, far, away, and Sirius stood no chance. Defenseless at the hands of the Minister of Fucking Magic.

“Mr. Black?”

“Hm?”

“Thai or Italian?”

“I…uh…” Sirius’s mouth was dry. His head was a barren wasteland. Once the top of this class, once the most brilliant in every room he walked into—except for this one. “I…can you walk me through this? I’m not sure…I get what’s going on here.”

"You're smart, I'm sure you can put it together."

Kingsley laughed softly and he put rested his chin on his thumb casually, fingers with gold jewelry covering his mouth, robe sleeve falling, and Sirius could see the top of the tattoo peaking out over the cuff of his shirt sleeve. Sirius had noticed it before. He first saw it shortly after he had been appointed Lead Council in the court and started spending more time with the Minister directly. In meetings. In passing corridors. Late at night, when he settled into bed, thinking about the hidden tattoo on the Ministers arm as his hand slid below the waistband of his briefs. He thought about it every time he received post signed K.S., straight to his desk, to his home. When he was asked to come in on weekends to—

“…Did you really need me to come in on Saturday?” Sirius asked, snapping his attention back to the other man, who grinned widely.

“Now, there’s always work to be done, isn’t there?”

“That’s an abuse of power, I think.” Get the upper hand back.

“Mm.”

“I could report you.” Losing your grip, Black.

“You could,” Kingsley shrugged, “Or you could tell me whether you prefer Thai or Italian, and I’ll pick you up at seven on Friday. You can wear something nice, or not, wear whatever you’d like I’m not going to contest either way, and I’ll be sure to open every single door for you and pay at the end. Call it compensation for those unnecessary weekends.”

“So, you’re admitting they were unnecessary.”

“Mr. Black, I admit you’re particularly skilled at the cross-examination, but I guarantee you, you don’t want to try it with me. This isn’t a court hearing…. this is dinner, and while I don’t have a problem dining alone, I’d much rather do it with you.”

“I…don’t know how to answer. “

“That’s surprising, you have an opinion on everything else.”

“My opinion on this is that you’re the Minister of Magic and I work for you.”

“Hm, I see. Then I suppose we have to try very hard to be on a best behavior, so this doesn’t go arse up.”

“I—”

“Thai or Italian?”

“French.”

“I don’t eat snails.”

“Neither do I.”

“Seven?”

Sirius nodded, trying to gather his bearings, “I would say I’d give you my address, but it seems you already know where to find me.”

“Indeed, I do."

“Is…that…all?”

“For now.”

Sirius squirmed a little under the gaze of the Minster, trying not to make it obvious as he tugged at the sleeves of his own robes, desperate for a little bit of fresh flowing air so he could remember how to breathe again, “Can…I... I just…am I free to go, sir?”

“No.”

“Something else?”

“Proper proposal draft for your ideas on Underage Magic Law reform on my desk Monday, and I mean proper. I appreciate the spirit, your spirit, but you should know by now nothing goes through without—”

“Maintaining correct channels and subscribing to ancient and archaic jargon. I know how to draft a proposal, Minister.”

“I look forward to reading it.”

“I’ll have it to you by Thursday.”

“I’m not discussing it over dinner with you.”

“Oh, but I might want to discuss it with you. You should know a date with Sirius Black often includes opinions.”

“I could’ve guessed as much,” Kingsley smirked a little before standing up from his desk, and Sirius followed suit. Sirius was certain he was taller than Kingsley, even without his heeled boots on, using his height as the last win he could take against this man who was sending his blood pressure skyrocketing no matter how big a game he talked. He followed Kingsley to the door, robes swishing around his ankles.

“And you don't pay for me. I believe I'll take care of that,” Sirius told him as he approached the door, boots clicking on hardwood, and he leveled Kingsley with a stare of his own. Face impassive. Inside, head spinning, heart thudding. A fucking muggle amusement park.

The Minister laughed again, “No you don’t, Mr. Black.”

“But I do.” Sirius responded, raising an eyebrow, and Kingsley stalled for the first time since Sirius had walked into his office. Sirius held his ground, kept his face schooled, even if he wanted to smirk in a triumphant victory and pop a bottle of expensive champagne. Spray it all over the Minister's nice rug in exchange for making him feel so foolish.

Because Sirius got asked to dinner.

Sirius got asked to dinner frequently, though that wasn't to say he had many second dinners, and even fewer third dinners, and probably one fourth dinner that usually ended up with a mirror call to James while in the loo and sneaking out the back.

This, wasn't anything new. But....but...it was.

Kingsley’s dark eyes twinkled, and his hand let go of the door handle. For a moment, Sirius considered that he had maybe gotten too brazen, forgotten that this still was his boss, no matter how many degrees away from professional their previous conversation had steered. An apology was on the tip of his tongue, Sirius getting ready to open his mouth and explain that he was teasing when the Minister's hand, the one with the tattoo and the jewelry that drove Sirius out of his fucking mind, connected with his shoulder. Innocuous enough, straightening robes out, picking off invisible lint, searching for a bicep that was underneath layers of fabric.

“I already told you I like a challenge.”

“I might like being one.”

“A challenge?”

“Bit of a chore, really. You seem plenty busy already, easier to just—”

“Let you get your way?’

“A bit.”

“Not a chance,” Kingsley stepped closer, “I asked you, it’s only polite that I pay now isn’t it? I know exactly who you are and there’s bound to be some etiquette rule regarding…initiation. Yes?”

“I…can’t be sure.”

“Look it up then, hm? If you’re correct, then I can make an exception and let you pay. If I’m correct, and I almost always am, then we’ve no choice but to follow proper protocol.”

“Alright.”

“And—”

“And?”

“If I’m right…you’ll wear something nice.”

“My robes?”

“No.”

“Sir?”

“Better.”

Sirius could feel the back of his neck flush, saying a silent thank you to his father’s genetics for giving him a skin tone that wasn’t translucent. “You might have to be more specific about nice.”

Kingsley removed his hand, which had gotten very close to stroking the side of his neck, with a wry smile, “I will. I’ll look for your answer about etiquette…and you can look for post from me regarding everything else.”

“The draft included?”

“Inter-office mail only.”

“Alright,” Sirius grinned, watching as Kingsley opened the door for him, “Have a nice night, Minister.”

“Happy reading, Mr. Black.”

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dreaming-for-an-escape · 1 year

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I guess Civil Procedure is hard 😅

#law school #civil procedure

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aloo-pie · 2 years

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Someone kill me so I don’t have to study civil procedure

#studyblr #lawblr #mine #civil procedure #god I hate this #I hate exams #fuck

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koherston · 25 days

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Voluntary Dismissal with Prejudice Questioned in Nashville, Tennessee: J.E.T., Inc. v. Hasty

When can a lawsuit be voluntarily dismissed and not be refiled in Tennessee?

Facts: While this isn’t a family-law case, it involves a procedural issue of interest to all civil litigators, including those of us who practice family law. Landlord leased commercial space to Tenant. After the property was damaged by tornadoes, Tenant was asked to vacate temporarily so repairs could be made. Later, Landlord sought to terminate the lease, citing a provision allowing termination…

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cessreads · 6 months

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First day of midterm exams let’s go!!!!

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princetonlawschool · 2 years

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Ideal Year One, First Term Courses:

1. Systems of Governments

2. Slavery and Involuntary Servitude Legal Jurisdictions and History

3. Common Law Powers

4. Real and Personal Property

5. United States Constitutional Law

Ideal Year One, Second Term Courses:

1. Civil Procedure

2. Criminal Law and Procedure

3. Religion and the State

4. Rights of People and Powers of Governments

5. Civil Legal Jurisdictions/Napoleonic Code Jurisdictions

First Summer Courses

1. Trial Practice- Making and Meeting Objections

2. Racism, Sexism, Discrimination, Laws For and Against

3. Family Law

Ideal Year Two, First Term Courses

1. Federal Court and Highest Court Appellate Case Study

2. Laws Under State Emergency War Powers or other Emerging Crises

3. Parties, Election Systems, Factions, Types of Government Groups

4. Laws of War and Military Justice Jurisdiction

5. Government Treaty and International Compact Issues

Ideal Year Two, Second Term:

1. The Sciences, Arts, Free Speech and Press Issues

2. Specific Rights Pertaining to Rare Groups

3. Rights To Associations and Revolutionary War or Changing Structure of Governments Events

4. Maximizing Period of Preparing For and Aid During Periods of Servitude

5. Contract Law

Year Three, First Term

1. Constitutional Torts

2. Legal and Moral Ethics

3. Business Law

4. Legal Developments

5. Judicial Interpretation Methods

Year Three, Second Term

1. Clinic Service

2. Legal Process State/Federal Courts

3. Remote Legal Theories

4. Politically Charged Manipulation

5. Applying For Civil Servant Positions

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How To Help a Jury Understand Complex Litigation

We hear this quite a bit from our clients. An attorney, when introducing us to his pending complex litigation matter, tells us up front, “This is a complicated case.” It’s code for, “I don’t think jurors will understand this case.” We hear it again in opening statements: “This is a complicated case.” So now, the attorney knows it’s a complicated case; the consultants know it’s a complicated case;…

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jossivkim · 2 years

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Hearing on Application for Order for Appearance and Examination of Jossiv Kim, Angelina Kim, and Jossiv Kim on behalf of US Duo Design Inc

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Civil Division Central District, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, Department 44

BC674584 VICKERS HOLDING & FINANCE INC VS JOSSIV KIM ET AL

April 24, 2019 8:30 AM

Judge: Honorable Edward B. Moreton Judicial Assistant: J. Fletes Courtroom Assistant: S. Brown

CSR: None ERM: None Deputy Sheriff: None

APPEARANCES: For Plaintiff(s): VICKERS HOLDING & FINANCE INC by William M. Brody For Defendant(s): No Appearances

NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS: Hearing on Application for Order for Appearance and Examination of Jossiv Kim, Angelina Kim, and Jossiv Kim on behalf of US Duo Design Inc.

The matter is called for hearing.

JOSSIV KIM (Defendant) failed to appear for the hearing. The Court finds that JOSSIV KIM (Defendant) was properly served with an order for appearance. (Code of Civil Procedure, section 708.170). A bench warrant is ordered and issued. Bail is set in the amount of $100,000.00.

ANGELINA KIM (Defendant/Defendant/Respondent) failed to appear for the hearing. The Court finds that ANGELINA KIM (Defendant/Defendant/Respondent) was properly served with an order for appearance. (Code of Civil Procedure, section 708.170). A bench warrant is ordered and issued. Bail is set in the amount of $100,000.00.

Proof of payment to the Sheriffs Office for release of bench warrants is pending.

#JOSSIV KIM #ANGELINA KIM #Civil Procedure #Hearing #SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA

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pitxardo · 3 months

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Coming with a fresh demo to the Steam Next Fest of February 2024

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mermazeablaze · 2 years

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I am for banning guns 100%. If you "need" one for hunting - it should have a minimum of 1-4 rounds. Ammo can only be purchased in limited quantities & you cannot have an excessive amount or you face penalties. Otherwise you can hunt with spears & crossbows.

A 100% ban on tactical gear, gas masks, & bullet proof vests - if it's not part of your certified most likely government job then you don't need it.

If regular citizens are caught producing, selling, trading, storing or purchasing these items - terrorism charges.

Oh & if you're military - your gear remains at the base or a designated local quartermaster. Same goes for cops. Fight me over this. Once you're off duty - no weapons or tactical gear for you.

No special circumstances. Done with impunity. It will fuck with the job market, but we've bounced back before. We'll do it again. Lots of jobs to be gained in green energy.

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Also, don't at me. I grew up in small town Oklahoma & still live in this state. I have been hunting with guns & proficient with a crossbow too.

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koherston · 2 months

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Voluntary Dismissal After Oral Ruling of Dismissal Reviewed in Lexington, Tennessee: Britt v. Usery

Can a party voluntarily dismiss their lawsuit after the court orally dismisses it but before the court enters its order? It depends.

Facts: This is not a family-law case, but the opinion thoughtfully and thoroughly addresses a procedural issue all trial lawyers need to understand, including family-law attorneys. Homeowner hired Contractor to build a home. Contractor built the concrete foundation and footer. Homeowner inquired to confirm Contractor was using rebar, and Contractor confirmed rebar was used. When finished with…