as most suspected, the wts filed their brief, at least it looks that way..... http://appellatecases.courtinfo.ca.gov/search/case/dockets.cfm?dist=1&doc_id=2025979&doc_no=a136641.
it also notes aob in excess of word count limit.. wonder if they did that to buy more time?.
Gayle,
The volumes consist of documents from the trial that support the brief. Those are usually submitted, if not always submitted. The brief itself contained more words than allowed by the court rules, hence being designated "oversized." The scheduled actions for April 2 are reminders to follow up on whatever the court ordered the WTS regarding their oversized brief and to follow up on the pro hac vice request to allow representation by one of the WTS' New York lawyers.
yesterday, i had the opportunity to review the official jw invitation to their "memorial" event.
the front of the flyer has a well-groomed, caucasian jesus, leading all the minority people somewhere .
most likely to a factory in brooklyn to serve as slaves for a publishing company.. curiously, there is no mention of jehovah's witnesses anywhere on the face of that flyer.
. . . not to mention that for decades the immediate idenfication of yourself as one of Jehovah's Witnesses when engaged in the door-to-door ministry was strongly discouraged. The countless suggested presentations never included identifying who we were. In putting myself in the place of the householder, I would want to know immediately who this stranger at my door was. Almost without exception, I identified myself as a JW right off the bat. Saved a lot of time.
i recieved this email from an active witness regarding "hate crimes" against members of the congregation he/she attends.
it is interesting as to how the elders are dealing with it.. .
for some time our hall has been suffering minor vandalism.
What possible reason could WT Legal have for advising not to name a suspect? Answer: protection from a slander lawsuit. Same reason underlying the handling of pedophilia in the congregations. Don't worry about the victims, conserve WT's resources and protect its image.
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unless they get another extension, or armageddon comes first..
The only consequence is that they may have blown their right to further extension of time to file.
bad form for the "great timekeeper's" organization.
the appeal will be dismissed unless the opening brief is filed on or before march 26th..
Bad form for the "Great Timekeeper's" organization. The appeal will be dismissed unless the opening brief is filed on or before March 26th.
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unless they get another extension, or armageddon comes first..
Nothing on the docket this morning . . .
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unless they get another extension, or armageddon comes first..
Gayle,
This is the initial written brief wherein the WTS states its reason(s) for making the appeal. Usually this involves a procedural error made by the lower court that could have the force and effect of having the case overturned. There are other less-dire results that can come from this if WTS prevails. On the other hand, if WTS loses its appeal, these extensions can work against it vis a vis interest accruing on the judgment. If they lose the appeal, a further appeal can be made to the California State Supreme Court. If they lose there the only thing left is the U.S. Supreme Court. Unless WTS can come up with some constitutional issues in this case, it's highly doubtful the U.S. Supreme Court would hear it.
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unless they get another extension, or armageddon comes first..
. . . unless they get another extension, or armageddon comes first.
i have been reading ashley judd's 'all things bitter and sweet' autobiography, and it has exhausted me.
she paints a picture of neglect and abuse from early childhood on.
as i sat reading, i realised i was identifying with so much of what she wrote.. why, when having an emotional breakdown as a teenager, major obsessive compulsive disorder, obvious depression symptoms, would you refuse to get medical help for your child?
I am so impressed by the depth of sorrow expressed by you PTN, and others in this thread. I think the cliche of ex-witnesses being bitter and too proud to deal with wrongs they experienced is completely debunked by the sincere expressions that have been made here. Anyone with normal feelings (including those Witnesses that have them) couldn't help but be moved by your expressions. Much love to you.
so i'm young enough to not remember having hot prepared meals at assemblies, but heard all about it from my parents and the like.
but what i do remember were all of the cold sandwiches and institutional snacks and soda.
remember the food tickets we started to use?
If you thought that Shasta had to be the cheapest soft drink the Society could obtain, it discovered an even lower-priced, lower grade soft drink called Vess. I believe it was the Society's preferred brand toward the end of food arrangement. This stuff was so carbonated that you would be bloated for days afterward. Truly toxic. The unsold Vess found its way back to the Bethel rooms of the lower level workers, who would store them under their beds. It's probably still under them today.
