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Post by Humpheria on Sept 18, 2015 2:17:24 GMT
Chambers of the Right HonorableJustice Miles H Whitman of Humpheria The Rt. Hon. Justice Whitman was appointed to the Bench on September 17, 2015 by the Most Honorable Chief Justice Alexander J Ruclax. At the time of his appointment, he joined the Right Honorable Justice William T Aden on the Bench. The Honorable Justice serves only on the Supreme Court and acts within those parameters.
All official business may be handled through these chambers. Official letters, requests for speaking engagements, and other things of an official caliber will all be addressed by the Honorable Justice.
If the matter is urgent, please telegram Humpheria in the Commonwealth.
All judicial proposals must be submitted to Court Room One.
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Post by Humpheria on Oct 8, 2015 0:59:30 GMT
*Miles sat in his chamber studying a seemingly endless book of Commonwealth Case Law. As he began to nod off, Susie the secretary popped her head in.*
"Justice, you have received an invitation to meet the Chief Justice for dinner. Shall I call his receptionist and confirm"
"Yes! Of course! Let the Mounted Police that I'll be leaving in five minutes and I want the motorcade ready."
*He sat up and shed his robe changing in to a more tasteful tweed jacket. The motorcade departed the Justice Building towards Les Pantalons Fancie. After being escorted to a private room, ordering a brandy and lighting up a pipe, he waited for the Chief Justice.*
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Ruclax
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CFN Political Party: Liberal Party
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Post by Ruclax on Oct 8, 2015 1:18:29 GMT
There was a knock at the door. Alex was passed out on his bed. He lifted his head up for moment in a haze. "Mmm,..w-what...nowwww?"He moaned. The Mounted P. Officer said, a bit nervously "My Lord, Sarah called your work phone. You left it downstairs on the banister. I didn't answer, my Lord, but I did see that she left a text. Alex closed his eyes a bit and moved his head sideways on the pillow almost drifting back to sleep. He said in another moanful voice "W-what's it sayyy...uh(he yawed)." "She said that you have a diner with Justice Whitman at a place in town. He remembered. He came home from work and collapsed on the bed. He sprang up from bed. "Crap, right. Get the motorcade ready and do what you need to. I'll be out in 10." Alex got dressed in a comfortable suit and bowtie walked the long trip to his front door. He entered the motorcade and left his residence. Pulling up the place the Mounties, in their dress uniform flooded the restaurant and made their way toward Justice Whitman. Alex got out of the car and walked in. He shook hands with the owner and he lead him in the direction of Whitman. He called over the captain. "Captain, try to have at least some of your men outside"
Alex approached the table Whitman was sitting at and smiled. This was the first time he would have diner with him. He was thrilled. He took off his jacket and sat, relaxed in his chair. He ordered a bourbon and settled in.
"It's so good to see you my friend"
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Post by Humpheria on Oct 8, 2015 1:25:48 GMT
*Miles couldn't help but laugh at the bedheaded jurist.*
"And you as well, sir. I hope I didn't bring you from any pressing matters." he chuckled. "So, let's talk business. I have some concerns about the Branch."
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Ruclax
Court Administrator
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WA Member: Yes
CFN Political Party: Liberal Party
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Post by Ruclax on Oct 8, 2015 1:29:32 GMT
Alex chuckled along with him. He was taking a sip of Bourbon when he herd that Miles had some concerns. He put down the glass and sat back in his chair ready to intently listen. He nodded his head a bit and motioned with his hand for Miles to speak
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Post by Humpheria on Oct 8, 2015 1:32:22 GMT
"I am concerned that our Branch is standing to fall behind. We have the advantage of being the branch with the most natural power, to decide punishment and justice, but we are becoming increasingly evident as a third branch. I fear that the Commonwealth can easily govern around us and the concept of balance of powers is not being upheld."
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Ruclax
Court Administrator
Posts: 328
WA Member: Yes
CFN Political Party: Liberal Party
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Post by Ruclax on Oct 8, 2015 1:39:32 GMT
Alex look at him for a moment in silence and thought. Then spoke.
"Well, we are a third branch my friend. I hope it's evident that we are another branch and not just a government department and I do feel that most citizens know that. As far as the Commonwealth easily going around us and tipping the balance of power, you will have to tell me what you mean by "The Commonwealth", my friend. Do you mean the Executive, the Legislative or both Branches? Because as the law is written each branch is subject to our decisions. However each branch also has it's checks on us. So I really see no imbalance at the moment. But anyhow, what do you mean by "the Commonwealth" And what brought about this fear all of a sudden my friend?"
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Post by Humpheria on Oct 8, 2015 1:47:46 GMT
"I understand the nature of a judiciary, and I equally understand the natural tendency to slide in the backseat but I don't think that is a natural truth. I mean the Commonwealth government as a whole. We aren't actively involved in governance. If we do get involved, it is retroactively. I wonder if there is anything we can do to be more essential in the process of governing the region."
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Ruclax
Court Administrator
Posts: 328
WA Member: Yes
CFN Political Party: Liberal Party
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Post by Ruclax on Oct 8, 2015 1:56:10 GMT
Alex sipped his bourbon. Well, Miles, I absolutely feel your passion and want to make positive change in government, and that's awesome! But, our job is not to govern. I don't believe we should actively be involved in legislation unless it has to do with checking it's legality and helping it's form.I believe it's better that way. It gives us a nice gap from the other branches when we are not involved, plus it allows our judges to not get to tided into politics. It's always been my opinion that we leave the governing to the executives, the legislating to the Parliament and the rest it our responsibility. So, I don't believe we need to do anymore than we already do (he said with a smile as he took another sip)
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Post by Humpheria on Oct 8, 2015 1:57:22 GMT
"Fair enough, sir. I just wish there was more we could do. We seem so inactive."
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Ruclax
Court Administrator
Posts: 328
WA Member: Yes
CFN Political Party: Liberal Party
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Post by Ruclax on Oct 8, 2015 2:02:23 GMT
"Ah, my friend" He said. "That's why I like to have our judges go for diners now and then and parties. To kind of have things to do in the gaps between big cases." He thought to himself for a minute. "What I actually was thinking earlier was to get the judiciary together to create an entire curriculum for the College of Law. Which classes for which degrees and what content is to be taught, what the standards will be for each degree and so on. I want the law degrees to be a bit more prestigious and a bit more, how shall I say....tougher to get. I mean, that's not to deter anyone. But I want someone to feel accomplished and leaned when they get their degree. And I want the region to know as well; that when someone has a Law Degree from us it means allot. So, that's something you can start on, my friend."
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Post by Humpheria on Oct 8, 2015 2:06:54 GMT
"Well, the College isn't doing so well but there is a demand. If we were to make that perhaps later this week we open a chat room on Chatzy and discuss curriculum for the degrees and assign courses that the we split up and the judges teach in their chambers. Who better to teach law then those who enforce it. Such as; History of Commonwealth Law, Judicial Review Law, Structure of Judiciary, etc."
*He took a sip of brandy and enjoyed the steak he had ordered.*
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Ruclax
Court Administrator
Posts: 328
WA Member: Yes
CFN Political Party: Liberal Party
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Post by Ruclax on Oct 8, 2015 2:09:29 GMT
"Exactly. Although the classes would be taught in the college itself" He savored the lamb and sweet potatoes he got. It was delicious.
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Ruclax
Court Administrator
Posts: 328
WA Member: Yes
CFN Political Party: Liberal Party
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Post by Ruclax on Oct 8, 2015 2:19:58 GMT
After a good and warm meal and delectable desert a Mountie came to Alex's ear. Alex nodded. "I must be off. I have a flight to catch tonight. I'm actually going to see your brother later, and the Libertatem's Chief Justice. I haev to say he does look like you, allot. Same eyes!" He got up and put on his jacket and shook his hand. Just before he left he said "By the way Miles, thanks for telling me your concerns tonight. I appreciate that. Always feel comfortable telling me anything suggestions, concerns and comments, See you around"
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Post by Humpheria on Oct 8, 2015 2:26:49 GMT
"Give him my best!"
*Miles paid the bill and went off to his motorcade. He was glad to finally be going home.*
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