It was like looking at soone with an intellectual disability.
After a long while, the lawyer finally spoke, his voice subdued, "Eighteen yuan. Even if the other party doesn’t pay it back, there’s no need to demand it, right? Just consider it charity for a beggar."
All the excitent and passion from before had vanished without a trace. What replaced it was utter disdain.
A lawsuit over eighteen yuan... it wouldn’t reflect well on him if word got out.
"No way!"
Ma Ming sat up straight, saying earnestly, "It’s not about the eighteen yuan; it’s about the principle! He owes money and won’t pay it back—does he think he’s in the right? Why should I swallow my pride and treat it like a handout to a beggar? With eighteen yuan, I could buy a few buns for a dog, and the dog would wag its tail at . After I gave it to ng Lei, he didn’t say a single word of thanks and then blocked ! If I don’t get this eighteen yuan back, I can’t swallow this indignation!"
As he spoke, his emotions grew extrely agitated.
The eighteen yuan represented a matter of principle. At the ti, it was agreed it was a loan. It was agreed it would be repaid in a couple of days. But more than a year had passed, and ng Lei showed no intention of repaying it.
He had to get this money back, no matter what!
The lawyer was rendered speechless.
"AHEM, let’s start by simply understanding the case," he said. Left with no choice, the lawyer could only brace himself and ask, "When exactly was this loan made?"
Ma Ming thought for a mont and answered, "It should have been about a year ago. I can’t rember the exact ti."
"Do you have any transfer records?"
"No, it was lent in cash at the ti."
"Do you have any IOUs or receipts?"
"No, I gave it directly to him."
"Were there any surveillance caras or video recordings when you lent the money?"
"No."
"Was there a third-party witness or guarantor present when you lent the money?"
"No."
Having asked this much, the lawyer involuntarily gulped. Gazing at Ma Ming, he said in a low voice, "How about this... I’ll personally give you eighteen yuan, and we drop this lawsuit."
"No way!" Ma Ming, without a second thought, flatly refused. "I’ve told you, this isn’t about the money. I’m determined to pursue this lawsuit!"
The corner of the lawyer’s mouth twitched. He couldn’t resist asking, "Then what are you suing for?"
Ma Ming, taken aback, replied, "Of course, to get my money back."
"Isn’t that still about the money?" The lawyer rolled his eyes and continued, "Your case is severely lacking in evidence, and with such a small amount involved, it’s going to be very troubleso to fight. From a professional standpoint, I advise against pursuing it if you can avoid it."
For eighteen yuan... it really wasn’t worth the trouble. Never mind whether they could win; even if they got the money, it would be a significant loss.
"No way!" But Ma Ming was incredibly stubborn, saying seriously, "Although I’m suing for the money, what I want is the eighteen yuan he owes . It’s only right and proper to repay debts. If your law firm doesn’t take this case, I’ll have to find another one."
His attitude was very resolute; his deanor was that of soone utterly determined to go to court.
The lawyer was at a loss for words.
Ultimately, after weighing his options several tis, the lawyer found himself moved by Ma Ming’s ’stubbornness’ and decided to take on his case.
As for the attorney’s fees... naturally, they couldn’t be based on a percentage of a property dispute. Instead, it was a flat rate of 3,000 yuan per case.
The two parties signed the retainer agreent for litigation representation.
Ma Ming then added, "Before coming here, I consulted a real ’maverick’ in the legal field. He told this lawsuit could be argued on the principle of ’high probability.’"
The lawyer was montarily stunned. He gave Ma Ming an astonished look.
’High probability’—that was a professional legal term... most people wouldn’t know it. It applies to civil dispute cases where evidence is lacking. When necessary, it can be used to infer facts. The prerequisite is a substantial disparity in the evidence submitted by both sides. aning, one side presents a large volu of evidence while the other has only so, yet the forr’s evidence is still insufficient to fully prove a specific event. Therefore, based on the available evidence, a single conclusion can be inferred, and the court will treat this inference as fact.
"’The ’high probability’ principle is indeed viable, but... the amount involved is too small, and we might not have much evidence either," the lawyer mused, then began his analysis.
Civil litigation differs from criminal litigation. In criminal cases, evidence is provided to the court by public security organs and the prosecution. In civil cases, however, evidence is submitted by both the plaintiff and the defendant. The court adjudicates based solely on the existing evidence and does not actively seek more.
Therefore, in civil litigation, the party with witness testimonies, physical evidence, and so on, is more likely to win.
And the only evidence Ma Ming could provide... was chat screenshots.
The evidence is quite scarce, offering no clear advantage. This case isn’t as straightforward as he’d hoped.
"It doesn’t matter, just do your best. If we don’t win, I’ll file for an appeal!" Ma Ming took a deep breath and said earnestly.
The lawyer’s mouth twitched, speechless.
「That afternoon.」
After organizing the relevant materials and evidence, Ma Ming accompanied the lawyer to the court. They submitted the prepared indictnt and evidence to the case filing center. Afterward, they returned to wait for news.
...
「Jin City.」
「The nursing ho.」
"Life is still leisurely here."
During work hours, Qin Mu lay on a recliner, thoroughly content.
Ever since the Chen Family Village case concluded, affected by his ’luck aura,’ he had stopped going out casually.
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