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I really have reservations about writing a summary of what I head and saw at the Lane vs Broadhead civil suit. I am not an attorney. I am doing my best to dig through all the objections, jury comings and goings, and legal talk; therefore, I have decided to write my observations…and a lot of those observations contain muddy water.
To sum up the trial, I would say Chris Lane felt Wesley Broadhead did not represent him in an ethical manner in the land deal concerning the “PFG” property. This dispute began in 2011.
I realize the above info lacks all the proper legal language…so I apologize in advance for just cutting to the chase.
Observations:
Lawyers argue a lot. I’ve never seen so many objections! It takes forever to question a witness. I know this objection process is very important…but as someone just watching…wore me out!
The jurors must be exhausted from being “sent out” of the courtroom frequently due to discussion between lawyers and judge.
Expert witnesses cost a BUNCH of money…but they tell it like “they” see it.
Judges are smart men…well, at least “our “judge was…the Honorable Richard McKenzie, retired Senior Status Circuit Judge was.
Our Courtroom needs cleaning up!!! The Simpson County Courthouse is a beautiful building…we can at least keep the courtroom clean! How about dusting, cleaning vents, vacuum the carpet, sweep!!!!! We have a treasure in our county…The Simpson County Courthouse…let’s take pride in our assets
Terrell Stubbs likes to object during the trial…but that is a good thing!
The acoustics in the courtroom are awful. I felt as if I kept my head turned my ears might be able to hear better. It was very difficult to hear or understand what anyone was saying (and this is not because I am old)
The seats in the courtroom are hard! After several hours of sitting my “rear end” was paralyzed!
Drama Drama Drama
Chris Lane’s expert witness valued the PFG land at $1.5 million…and that is the amount Lane was asking for in the civil suit. Basically, Lane was suing Wesley Broadhead for malpractice.
Be very careful what you put in writing. My mother always told me “don’t put anything in writing…” you know what, she was right!
Easier to look in the rear view mirror than windshield (hindsight is 20/20)
My emotions ran the gamut…but one thing for sure…these people work…and I mean work. Long Hours…constant pressure and stress. Probably, no more stress than many of us experience! I have a new appreciation for lawyers, the side council, and judge…the people work! (But they should for what they charge!)
Talking about tension…everyone tries to appear and act normal…like everyone likes one another…I just wanted to get in a hole!
Each side presented solid arguments. A jury (not me) makes the decision. Living in America is great and observing a trial made me even prouder to be an American. To be able to meet in a public building and publicly present an argument before unbiased men and women …God Bless America truly the home of the brave and the land of the free.
The final count, according to one of the jurors, was 8-12 in Wesley Broadhead’s favor. Chris Lane and his lawyer Terrell Stubbs will decide if they will re-try the case.
