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From: ron@brl-tgr.ARPA (Ron Natalie )
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Subject: Re: Silly Lawsuits
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Date: Mon, 5-Aug-85 18:57:07 EDT
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> His second reason was that it shows us a way to handle silly lawsuits
> without tying up the overburdened court system. Maybe we need an
> intermediary to make a preliminary finding of merit (silliness quotient?) and 
> then direct the disputants to other avenues: binding arbitration, Silly
> People's Court, or the real thing. It might also be good if the courts kept
> records of lawsuits per annum by individuals. I've met at least one person
> who was a habitual suer - she had developed the idea that there is no
> justice for the average person unless you at least threatened court.
> 
To be heard on People's Court, you must have already filed the lawsuit.