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"Can you tell me something?"
"No problem. The first one is to buy my girlfriend a sports car, a yacht, a large villa, and preferably a luxury airplane." Lao Wang said happily.
Monica nodded slightly and praised: "You are such a good man and boyfriend. I really don't know which lucky girl will become a couple with you. So, what about the second wish?"
"I wish I had a girlfriend." Lao Wang was unhappy.
The cameraman and lighting engineer both laughed, and Monica also showed a moving smile: "Wang, you are really humorous, but are you sure you answer this way?"
Lao Wang nodded, what's the humor? This has been his New Year's wish for the past twenty years, and what he said is all the truth.
Shortly after Monica left, lawyer Mueller arrived.
On such a hot day, the lawyer was still wearing a neat suit, tie and black leather shoes. Sweat was dripping from his face. After he came in, he drank a glass of iced orange juice. Obviously, this profession is not easy to do.
He handed an indictment to Wang Bo and said: "Wang, the Aocheng District Court has accepted your case. The trial will be held next Tuesday. Is your time okay?"
At this moment, everything is giving way to money, and Lao Wang has to work on this case even if he has something to do. It involves a lot of money and the right to use a highway.
However, he still looked at Charlie and asked for his opinion.
Charlie shrugged and said: "Don't worry, man, let's sue New Zealand and give that son-of-a-bitch politician some color!"
New Zealand's legal system is different from other countries. It mainly consists of three aspects. The first is social norms, that is, the universally used principles of social justice, equality and other social moral norms.
The second is the statutory laws passed by the parliament and the decrees, regulations and orders promulgated by the government; the third is international treaties, that is, agreements and treaties signed by international organizations and international conferences, and laws that come into effect after ratification by member states.
This country does not have a complete written constitution. The Constitution Act of 196 is functionally different from the constitutions of other countries. New Zealand's two more important legal sources are the Common Law and the Treaty of Waitangi.
Mueller told him that under common law, the New Zealand government had violated his rights by building roads. If they were firm enough, they should be able to gain some advantage in this lawsuit.
The New Zealand court system is divided into four levels from low to high. According to jurisdiction, it can be divided into District Court, High Court, Court of Appeal and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom.
Of course, there are also some courts in this country that deal with specialized matters and disputes, such as the Youth Court, the Family Court, the Industrial Relations Court, the Maori Land Court, etc.
Wang Bo's case this time only needs to be judged by the first-level local court. The local court has the power to handle economic cases, and the amount of authority is 200,000 New Zealand dollars. The land use fee for Highway 8 is based on annual units. In fact, it is only about ten or two hundred thousand a year.
But Wang Bo still couldn't believe it, saying that local courts can decide the winner or loser of state power
Mueller told him that they were not suing New Zealand's main government, but the Land Transport Authority, which built the Sunset section of Route 8. Suing the Land Transport Authority for infringement in the Auckland Court is only the first step. If you lose the case in the local court, you can appeal and go directly to the Court of Appeal, skipping the High Court.
The information required for prosecution has been prepared, and the court date has been arranged, which is the first day after the New Year's Day holiday.
There were two days of the New Year's Day holiday. On Tuesday, the weather that had been brilliant for several months turned gloomy. Wang Bo and others came to the Aocheng Court.
Like other buildings in the small town, the Olympic Courthouse is not grand. It is just an independent four-story building with bailiffs standing guard. A huge New Zealand national emblem hangs on the top of the door, and a sign hangs on one side that reads: We and God Let’s defend fairness together.
However, the lower part of the white brand was a little gray and yellow. Lao Wang was surprised and asked, "What's wrong with the color of this brand? Does it mean something?"
Lawyer Mueller laughed: "It means nothing. In a case after Christmas, a Maori was convicted. The guy was not convinced, but instead of appealing, he poured gasoline on the sign and set it on fire."
"This guy is really tough." Lao Wang was speechless.
Muller said: "He must be stupid enough. Originally, he was only for theft, and he was sentenced to a few months in prison at most. But now it has been changed to vandalism and arson, and the prison term has become more than ten years. What a fool."
Lao Wang: “…”
Before entering the court, Muller warned him, saying: "In the territory of burdened horses, you must pay attention to your wording. Don't say anything without my permission. Don't say anything I haven't taught you."
"A heavy-bearing horse?" Lao Wang wondered.
Muller explained patiently: "Sorry, I forgot that you just came to New Zealand not long ago. The burden horse is the nickname of the local court, because it is very busy here. So you should be able to understand that busy people always have bad tempers, right? Bar?"
Charlie also added a few words to him. This four-story building not only houses the district court, but also the Family Court and Juvenile Court of Austria City, because these courts are supplements to the district court and share the work of the district court. So they are usually very close.
Although the local courts are only at the bottom of New Zealand's judicial hierarchy, they actually have considerable power and can hear all civil and criminal cases except treason, murder, illegal sexual intercourse and perjury.
They have too many cases to hear and are often overwhelmed, so there are assisting courts such as the Youth Court.
After entering the court, a bailiff stopped them.
Attorney Mueller seemed to be a familiar face here. He pulled down the window and didn't even take out the complaint. The bailiff took them to a preparation room. There were other cases going on in front of them. Someone would notify them when it was their turn. .
At a quarter past ten in the morning, a young woman dressed as a lawyer knocked on the door to signal that they could appear in court.
Wang Bo was a little nervous. After all, it was his first time experiencing such an occasion. He asked, "Hey guys, if I say the wrong thing later, will I be beaten on the spot?"
"Definitely not, they can't beat you." Charlie said confidently.
Attorney Mueller added: "But you must not insult the judges. The judges of the local courts are sacred. There are only more than 100 people in the country. They are recommended by the Minister of Justice and appointed by the Attorney General. They represent the laws of the country and cannot be Blasphemy.”
"Of course, you don't have to worry or think too much. Wang, just listen to me when the time comes. In fact, the trial procedure is very simple. There are only four points: appeal, hearing, preliminary trial and judgment."
After the introduction, they arrived at the door of the court. The bailiff opened the door and they walked in. Inside, there were a few people sitting in the courtroom. There were already lawyers waiting for the defendant, a middle-aged white man and a young white man.