The Warbling Summary Judgment
Was the summary judgment appropriate, and was Justice seen to be have been done?
It’s taken a while to sift through the summary judgment, and I had hoped to find Warby impartial, yet it was quite the opposite. Judges can be biased, but a decent one manages to hide it, but Warby failed in this case. I have taken my time on this, mainly for my own sanity, and because Sussex and Letter fatigue is unhealthy.
https://harrymarkle.wordpress.com/2021/02/28/warby-and-his-letter-case-summary-judgment/
I warn you it’s long (14,000 words) and is boring in places, and I had to stop myself from reading it and falling asleep. There were parts where I was angry, when I could see Warby being biased, and like many who uphold the law, it seemed a sad day for justice when the Courts failed. This happens from time to time, which is why the Court of Appeal exists. In theory that is, for appeals can be drawn out, but can be satisfying where evidence that was missed can be entered, and witnesses can be cross-examined more throughly.
There is blame cast upon Thomas Markle, and while he is responsible for most of the events surrounding the case, it seems he is oblivious to it all. Perhaps the true story will never come to light, but he tried to defend himself and went about it the wrong way. Has this outcome helped him? I think his aim was to reconnect with MM, despite her wanting to cut ties. The sentimental amongst you may sympathize with him, while others will shake their heads and hope that he moves on. His sheer desperation may seem like love for a child, but his futile attempts at playing a media game he is ill-equipped to play has assisted in the downfall of the Monarchy. If there is one message that people wish to tell Thomas Markle, it is that we don’t think he is a bad man, but for the love of God, stop defending a treacherous child who is intent on destroying the reputation of a nation for her own selfish gratification.
The Sussexes thrive on publicity, and this case has given them the green light to promote themselves as they see fit. The latest was an appearance with James Corden – something we expected when we saw him turn up to the networking party (wedding) in May 2018. More on that comedy skit/interview later (26 February, 2021). Meanwhile, Captain Sir Tom Moore’s funeral was shared yesterday, and he is a prime example of what a veteran, and a hero is. He made us proud to be British again after the Sussex disaster.
Now we await Elizabeth II to fulfill her duty to the nation.
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Wasn't Warby given a Knighthood very recently, for services rendered perhaps?
The Court has denied ANL's request to appeal. However, that doesn't mean ANL cannot, anyway, go to the Appeals Court. The denial of permission to appeal was a given. It should be remembered that an appeal addresses whether the lower court's decision was founded on an error of law. That is not an easy thing to succeed in. My guess is that ANL will argue that having given it permission to expand its scope of enquiry, the Court must have had reason to believe that there was merit in that scope of enquiry, and then refused the defendant the right to demonstrate that merit via a trial, and that the SJ was therefore arbitrary.
Appeals Courts are usually very careful about undermining a lower court's integrity without very good reason. I would be surprised if ANL can prevail on this argument with the Appeals Court.
That said, I am glad ANL is trying it on, as it means Meghan will have to spend more money and the case will continue to be before the public, and to cast further suspicion on her "victory".
ANL can well afford a couple of million quid on their own and Meghan's legal fees, so it is probably worth it to them to continue to fill the public's mind about doubt re Meghan's honesty.
I haven't seen yet whether there was a decision in the damages issue.