Chapter 370 Win-win(2/2)
Did you really cheat?"
"Yes I am."
"Why didn't you tell me? It would make me passive."
"I didn't expect them to know about this. Besides, does the fact that I have a lover have anything to do with the case?"
Plaintiff's lawyer Robin Weir pulled Billie Worry aside and whispered, "This will affect your credibility.
If you have a stable relationship with your boyfriend, it can indirectly prove that you are not a promiscuous person, and both the jury and the judge will have a good impression of you.
But if you cheat on your boyfriend behind their back, it will be stained in their hearts and they will think that you are a flirtatious woman. If you cheat once, you will cheat a second time.
Strong accusations are difficult to sustain and will naturally affect the verdict of the case."
Billie Worry scratched her hair, "Are we bound to lose?"
"It's very possible."
"Then what should I do?"
"Contact your cheating partner. As long as he does not appear in court to testify, he will not be able to prove the fact that you cheated."
Billie Worry sighed, "I just called three times, but I couldn't contact him."
Robin Weir asked, "Has he been in a similar situation before?"
"No, whenever I called in the past, he would answer the call immediately. It has never been like today."
Robin Weir shook his head, "That means he has probably been bribed by the other party's lawyer."
"Then what should I do?"
"Two ways, the first way is to find the cheating partner and persuade him not to testify in court, so you still have a chance of winning.
The second one is settlement out of court.”
Billie Worry glanced outside the house. Not only was she worried that Quentin Haggs would testify, she was also worried that her boyfriend would find out about it.
"I'm not sure I can convince my cheating partner."
Robin Weir settled for the next best thing, "Then sit down and I'll talk to them."
The two returned to the negotiating table, and Robin Weir changed the subject, "Lawyer Ellis, since we are here to negotiate settlement, let's show some sincerity.
We are willing to take the initiative to reduce the compensation to US$1 million."
Daisy said, "Then we will increase it to $80,000."
"This is not enough, far from enough. Attorney Ellis, I hope you can also show some sincerity so that negotiations can continue."
Daisy said, "It's you lions who are so open-minded. It's impossible for you to pay 1 million US dollars. With the evidence we have, it's impossible for you to win the case."
And if you lose the case, you won't get a dollar."
Robin Weir said, “Winning or losing a lawsuit depends on more than just the outcome.
It is a fact that Danny Carter had a relationship with my client, and this incident caused some trouble to my client.
It was not my client's original intention to file this lawsuit, she just wanted to seek justice.
Litigation is not a glorious thing, and my client also received a lot of attention and criticism, which also caused tremendous pressure on her.
Your client, Danny Carter, is a star player with an annual salary of more than 20 million U.S. dollars. His daily salary exceeds 50,000 U.S. dollars. Now you want to use 50,000 U.S. dollars to send my client away. Isn’t it a bit disrespectful?
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I believe that if the lawsuit continues to drag on, the impact and loss suffered by your client will be far greater than that of my client."
Daisy said, "I don't deny that it has a certain influence, but my client values more than just money, he just can't accept being blackmailed.
He and your client had a voluntary relationship, and it was originally a beautiful encounter.
But now your client is asking for money, what's the difference between that and a street girl?
The street girl only costs 200 US dollars, while your client costs 2 million US dollars, which is a difference of 10,000 times.
This is no longer a question of money, and my client cannot swallow this breath.
If you continue to speak loudly, my client would rather be affected than win this lawsuit, and you will not get a penny by then."
Billie Worry looked nervous. The matter had reached this point. If she really lost the case in court, she would be completely screwed. Not only would she not get the money, but her boyfriend would also kick her out.
Robin Will's expression was expressionless, and his heart felt a little turbulent.
Billie Worry has no money now. He can only get money if he wins the lawsuit or reaches a settlement. If he loses the case in court, his interests will also be affected.
Robin Weir discussed with Billie Worry in a low voice and made another offer, "In order to show our sincerity in settlement, we are willing to reduce the compensation to US$500,000."
Daisy said, "One hundred thousand."
"It's too little. This is only two days' salary of Danny Carter. Your client can't swallow this breath, and my client doesn't want to be insulted either."
Daisy smiled and said, "You are right, this money is only my client's income for two days.
However, it is your client’s income for two years.
Why should our client’s income be used to measure the amount of compensation?
I think it’s more appropriate to use your client’s income to measure it.
The income in two years is already quite a lot.”
Robin Weir did not accept this statement and continued to raise the price, "We are willing to lower the price by another 100,000 US dollars to 400,000 US dollars. This is our base price."
Daisy said, "One hundred and fifty thousand dollars, this is the highest price we can give."
Billie Worry held her hands tightly and looked at Robin Will beside her.
Robin Weir once again made an offer, "$300,000, which can never be lower."
Daisy said, "$180,000."
Robin Weir stood up, waved and said, "We have shown enough sincerity and kept the compensation amount very low.
But you are not sincere enough, so I think there is no need to talk anymore."
"Billie, it's time for us to leave." Robin Weir made a gesture to leave.
At this time, the mediator Mikita George stood up and advised, "Robin, don't leave in a hurry.
I think the compensation amount is relatively close, and as long as both parties make concessions, a settlement will be reached."
Robin Wildao said, "Lawyer George, I am willing to give you this face, but obviously the other party's lawyer is not sincere."
Mikita George looked at Daisy and said, "Attorney Ellis."
Daisy pretended to be embarrassed, "I...
It's not that I'm insincere, but my client's attitude is very firm.
He felt that Ms. Billie Worry was framing him and blackmailing him, which made him very angry.
$200,000 is the highest price we can give.
If you are still not satisfied, then we will have to meet in court." Daisy also started to pack her things.
Mikita George looked at the other side again, "Robin, it's your turn."
"I need to discuss it with the person involved." Robin Weir pulled Billie Worry aside and the two communicated in a low voice.
After a while, Robin Will came over, looked at Daisy, and then said to Mikita George,
"My client agreed."
Billie Worry sighed secretly, she couldn't afford to lose.
Mikita George smiled and said, "OK, the mediation is successfully completed.
Congratulations."
Seeing that the other party agreed, Daisy also breathed a sigh of relief. For ordinary people, $200,000 may be an astronomical figure, but for Danny Carter, it is only 4 days' salary. It is a good deal to solve this case with 4 days' salary.
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Although based on the evidence they have, Danny Carter has a great chance of winning the case, as long as this case is not concluded for one day, it will have a lasting negative impact on Danny Carter, and the losses in all aspects will far exceed
$200,000.
In addition, it is unrealistic to continue to lower the price. The other party's lawyer is not a fool, and he also knows that the case will have a negative impact on Danny Carter. If Daisy lowers the price too low, the other party will not even get the legal fees.
, then the other party will definitely not give up.
Therefore, exchanging US$200,000 for a win-win situation benefits everyone.
Luke is also quite satisfied with this result. According to Danny, he will pay one million US dollars in fees. In addition to the 200,000 US dollars in compensation, there will still be 800,000 US dollars, of which Danny will take half.
Luke and Daisy split the remaining half equally.
In other words, Luke can get a salary of $200,000.
With an income of US$200,000 and an informant, no matter how you look at it, this account is considered a good deal.
The two parties reached a settlement, and the judge signed the settlement agreement. This is exactly what happened in the football star's fitness case that shocked the country.
Chapter completed!