Teen Sues Parents for Cash and College Tuition. Does She Have a Case?

[TemplarKormac]

There may be a fix: Anyone and everyone can sue for any reason but if it is determined that the lawsuit was frivolous then the person responsible for the suit would have to pay the court and anyone who's life was adversely affected by the frivolous suit (loss of reputation; time from work; fuel costs; etc.). In other words, folks would have to think long and hard prior to suing someone in a court of law. If their suit is justifiable then move forward but if it's frivolous then know in advance that there can be unpleasant consequences.

Of course!

So, I suppose a hefty fine for wasting the judge's time may be in order in that case. But on the other hand, it's risky business to leave the determination of a case's frivolity purely up to a judge's discretion. Is there any legal precedent that would possibly guide him in such a decision?

Is that not the responsibility of a judge? If not a judge, then who?

I must ask you likewise,

What exactly do you know about that?

 

[TemplarKormac]

There may be a fix: Anyone and everyone can sue for any reason but if it is determined that the lawsuit was frivolous then the person responsible for the suit would have to pay the court and anyone who's life was adversely affected by the frivolous suit (loss of reputation; time from work; fuel costs; etc.). In other words, folks would have to think long and hard prior to suing someone in a court of law. If their suit is justifiable then move forward but if it's frivolous then know in advance that there can be unpleasant consequences.

Of course!

So, I suppose a hefty fine for wasting the judge's time may be in order in that case. But on the other hand, it's risky business to leave the determination of a case's frivolity purely up to a judge's discretion. Is there any legal precedent that would possibly guide him in such a decision?

Perhaps not all cases would automatically be deemed "frivolous." Perhaps pending cases could pass through a panel of "legalists" to determine its merits. Of course, there would be extra costs there.

One way or another, a fix should be found. The courts are bottlenecked with frivolous suits. A man in California is suing McDonalds because he didn't get enough napkins. When he didn't get the response he wanted from the manager he decided he was being discriminated against based on his race. That's total nonsense!

Man sues McDonald's for $1.5 million after being given only one napkin* - NY Daily News

[MENTION=47390]DriftingSand[/MENTION]

Ah yes. Those kinds of lawsuits should be banned outright. The guy should have gotten up and simply gotten more napkins out of the dispenser. A guess a fix could be something along the lines of "if the grievance is in pertinence to an event or act by another person or person(s) that would not serve as a permanent detriment to the plaintiff's person, future or aspirations and/or rights under the law within the presiding jurisdiction, that such a petition be summarily dismissed by the sitting judge as a frivolous action."

 

[bodecea]

Amen and Amen.

Of course, that begs the question...What would you know about that?

Plenty more than you would ever know, my friend. Given that I've helped people in that situation, I know plenty.

Suuuuure you have. Cool story, bro. In vid games doesn't count.

 

[Againsheila]

Ok, this time my irony meter exploded and shattered into about a zillion fragments.

Note to TK: when stirring a large pot of scalding water, do not stick your arms in it.

Question:

Why are all the liberals here DEFENDING HER (Rachel Canning)? Naw I don't think so. I find it ironic that the liberals are demanding higher minimum wages and access to government assistance, then defending a snot nosed little brat who thinks she is entitled to everything her parents make in money. Seriously?

Well, I'm demanding higher minimum wages, which would reduce the need for government assistance, and I'm not defending the brat.

Thantos negged me for the above. I guess he doesn't believe in debate.

 

[bodecea]

Question:

Why are all the liberals here DEFENDING HER (Rachel Canning)? Naw I don't think so. I find it ironic that the liberals are demanding higher minimum wages and access to government assistance, then defending a snot nosed little brat who thinks she is entitled to everything her parents make in money. Seriously?

Well, I'm demanding higher minimum wages, which would reduce the need for government assistance, and I'm not defending the brat.

Thantos negged me for the above. I guess he doesn't believe in debate.

You'd think he'd want an increase in his pay too.

 

[Againsheila]

Well, I'm demanding higher minimum wages, which would reduce the need for government assistance, and I'm not defending the brat.

Thantos negged me for the above. I guess he doesn't believe in debate.

You'd think he'd want an increase in his pay too.

I just think it's stupid to neg someone because you don't agree with them. Negging them for a personal attack, repeated insults? Yes, but not because they express an opinion you don't like.

 

[daws101]

Question:

Why are all the liberals here DEFENDING HER (Rachel Canning)? Naw I don't think so. I find it ironic that the liberals are demanding higher minimum wages and access to government assistance, then defending a snot nosed little brat who thinks she is entitled to everything her parents make in money. Seriously?

Well, I'm demanding higher minimum wages, which would reduce the need for government assistance, and I'm not defending the brat.

Thantos negged me for the above. I guess he doesn't believe in debate.

not to worry the guy would neg a puppy...

 

[R.D.]

This petty castigation from all sides needs to STOP. Keep that goddamned crap downstairs where it belongs.

I didn't say shit about anyone or anything else, Wake. I said I have been castigated for supporting the daughter, as has Barb.

I'd be happy to leave the thread if I say something completely innocuous, and you're going to jump my ass.

Looks like I mixed that post up with something else. For that I apologize. I just want the petty insults and off-topic jabs to stop.

That would be nice

I think it was you who said we should lighten up on her drinking. I would agree except for the fact she accused her father of pushing booze on her. It matter in the grand scheme of things to help unravel down her tapestry of lies regarding abuse

 

[Againsheila]

Well, I'm demanding higher minimum wages, which would reduce the need for government assistance, and I'm not defending the brat.

Thantos negged me for the above. I guess he doesn't believe in debate.

not to worry the guy would neg a puppy...

That's so sad...

 

[thanatos144]

Question:

Why are all the liberals here DEFENDING HER (Rachel Canning)? Naw I don't think so. I find it ironic that the liberals are demanding higher minimum wages and access to government assistance, then defending a snot nosed little brat who thinks she is entitled to everything her parents make in money. Seriously?

Well, I'm demanding higher minimum wages, which would reduce the need for government assistance, and I'm not defending the brat.

Thantos negged me for the above. I guess he doesn't believe in debate.

The whole purpose of neging is to show I didn't agree with the statement. Only liberals make it personal

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[bodecea]

Well, I'm demanding higher minimum wages, which would reduce the need for government assistance, and I'm not defending the brat.

Thantos negged me for the above. I guess he doesn't believe in debate.

The whole purpose of neging is to show I didn't agree with the statement. Only liberals make it personal

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Riiiiiiight! Only liberals? You wanna stand by that one?

 

[thanatos144]

Thantos negged me for the above. I guess he doesn't believe in debate.

The whole purpose of neging is to show I didn't agree with the statement. Only liberals make it personal

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Riiiiiiight! Only liberals? You wanna stand by that one?

Are you saying something? I don't speak bitter homosexual

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[Pop23]

Well, this thread has devolved into ?????

 

[CaféAuLait]

Well, this thread has devolved into ?????

I'm kinda shocked to be honest. I have witnessed bullying and ridiculous name calling and accusations on this thread, by what I thought were adults.

 

[Wake]

It would be wonderful if some of the adults here would stop acting like children, and instead focus on the topic at hand.

Looks like Rachel Canning is now railing against Suburban baby boomers. The plot thickens.

 

[CaféAuLait]

It would be wonderful if some of the adults here would stop acting like children, and instead focus on the topic at hand.

Looks like Rachel Canning is now railing against Suburban baby boomers. The plot thickens.

I saw that earlier, I am wondering if this is turning into some political statement now.

 

[Pop23]

It would be wonderful if some of the adults here would stop acting like children, and instead focus on the topic at hand.

Looks like Rachel Canning is now railing against Suburban baby boomers. The plot thickens.

You started an interesting thread. Keep it up. Maybe someday folks will learn to cherish the fact that we don't all think alike. One of the many things that make life interesting.

 

[JakeStarkey]

Of course you do, you think we should pay for everything for everybody.

That is your attitude, Antaresroo, that all of us should pay your health insurance industry too much money for so little care.

The girl will find her way by herself, and so will you when the time comes.

Poor lying Jake, go vote for Obama again.

The girl is an idiot, Swallow is an idiot, and you are a run of the mill liar.

People are paying more for less coverage today than they were last year....you just aren't bright enough to understand that.

Continue to lie, Antaresroo, even though you confessed you made up the lie about me. (Folks check the links in the sig)

Yes, the girl is an idiot, and you are the biggest one on the Board because you helped to get your industry to the edge of the cliff in time to be pushed off.

 

[R.D.]

It would be wonderful if some of the adults here would stop acting like children, and instead focus on the topic at hand.

Looks like Rachel Canning is now railing against Suburban baby boomers. The plot thickens.

My advice to her would be to stop digging

 

[Pop23]

It would be wonderful if some of the adults here would stop acting like children, and instead focus on the topic at hand.

Looks like Rachel Canning is now railing against Suburban baby boomers. The plot thickens.

My advice to her would be to stop digging

She's suing her parents so she can fast track to the top. Do I have that right?

Ummmm, so she's saying she should be ashamed of the goal she wants to attain?

Ok, now I'm even more confused