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by nitrogen
Wed Jul 09, 2008 1:51 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: the family of the dearly departed prepare to sue Horn
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Re: the family of the dearly departed prepare to sue Horn

Charles L. Cotton wrote:If the family really does sue, the Castle Doctrine should make it possible for Joe Horn to win a summary judgment early in the process. If he does win a summary judgment, the court may or may not award attorney fees and costs. The original version of the Castle Doctrine Bill made an award of attorney fees and costs mandatory, but that provision was stripped from the bill in the House Jurisprudence Committee.

The Grand Jury "no-bill" is not a finding of innocence or an acquittal, but it is evidence that there was insufficient evidence to bring the case to trial. This will be a basis for a summary judgment.

Chas.
AH!

Thanks for clearing that up. I should have known it wouldn't be THAT simple.
by nitrogen
Wed Jul 09, 2008 8:16 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: the family of the dearly departed prepare to sue Horn
Replies: 50
Views: 6883

Re: the family of the dearly departed prepare to sue Horn

I thought the castle doctrine not only had a means to dismiss a civil suit, but also awarded court costs to the defendant?

if so, Mr. Horn shouldn't be out much in the long run.

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