Pacific Heights (1990)
F. William Parker: Judge Mitchell Black
Quotes
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[In court in the lawsuit hearing, the Honorable Judge Mitchell Black hands over the case file to the bailiff. And return it to the attorney Stephanie MacDonald]
Judge Mitchell Black : In answer to your suit against him, Mr. Hayes has submitted to the court affidavits A and B confirming plaintive's attempted unlawful eviction of a Mr. Hayes on the 15th of last May.
Drake Goodman : [Talk quietly to Stephanie] No, I turned his gas and electricity off. There's a policeman...
Stephanie MacDonald : Your Honor, my client and I...
Judge Mitchell Black : Miss MacDonald, I assume you have received these documents?
Stephanie MacDonald : Yes, I have just received them, Your Honor. I think there's been a mix up.
Judge Mitchell Black : I think the law is quite clear on this point, don't you? Mr. Hayes is entitled to a reduction of rent due to uninhabitability caused by Mr. Goodman's misguided attempt to force him from the premises by disconnecting his utilities.
[the decision]
Judge Mitchell Black : Court rules for the defendant, Carter Hayes. Let the records show that according to the lease, Mr. Hayes's legal cost to be paid by the plaintiff.
Stephanie MacDonald : Your Honor, I would like to ask for a 10-minute postponement.
Judge Mitchell Black : Miss MacDonald, I see you have other cases before this court today. I hope you're better prepared for them. I assumed you'll wanna cooperate with the bench now in keeping things moving?
Stephanie MacDonald : Yes, sir.
[Gavel thuds. Drakes explains to Patty]
Drake Goodman : That's it?