Tokyo Barrister: Start the law firm bankruptcy

The court summoned Mayu Chida to testify in court.As Kitahara pointed out during the trial that Kyoto University was investigating Mikiko's academic misconduct, they did not inform the parties that the investigation might lead to the revocation of their degree.The situation of the court trial on the side of Kyoto University suddenly encountered a lot of obstacles.

In this case, Takezawa and Asakurahiko decided to let Chida testify in court.The investigation on Mikiko that day was conducted in a classroom in the Biological Research Building.There were a few scattered students who were studying by themselves.They also heard the whole process of Mikiko being questioned.And Chida, Mikiko's junior sister, was also one of the people present at that time.

Hearing that Chida was going to be summoned to appear in court, Bei Yuan frowned slightly.When meeting with Mikiko before, Mikiko had already briefly mentioned the grievances between her and Chida.Chida, who became a "big celebrity" as soon as she entered the biology department, doesn't know why she doesn't like Mikiko everywhere.In this way, things will be a little difficult to handle.

"Objection!" Miyagawa stood up and looked at the trial seat, "Chief judge! According to the provisions of the Civil Procedure Law, witnesses must apply for witnesses to testify in court. We have not received any application for witnesses to appear in court submitted by the defendant's lawyer. We We cannot express an opinion on whether Chida appeared in court. Regarding Chida's appearance in court, we believe that it violated the procedure of the Civil Procedure Law."

"Oh——? That's right." Asakura Yan sneered, "The plaintiff's attorney seems to have forgotten. In the civil procedure law, witnesses can appear in court either at the request of the parties or by the court ex officio. We have discussed this case before. The collegial panel communicated. The collegial panel believes that from the perspective of finding out the facts, it is necessary to allow witnesses to testify in court. Therefore, Qianda’s appearance in court was not our application, but the court’s initiative to exercise its power to summon witnesses to appear in court.”

Communicating with... and the judge, directly bypassing us....Listening to Asakurahiko's words, Miyagawa's eyes widened.The inner emotions are too complicated to express.Generally speaking, in the matter of witnesses appearing in court, the court will not take the initiative to exercise its power to summon witnesses.Even if this is to be done, the court will generally ask for the opinions of the lawyers representing both parties, and there will be no such situation where one party is directly bypassed.

Excessive.

It's really too much.

Miyagawa looked up at the opposite dock, and then at the trial seat.Yes, the judge is a graduate of Kyoto University.The attorney representing him is also a professor at Kyoto University.In this gray area of ​​civil procedure law, it is too easy for them to get together and bypass their own side.

A scholar like Asakurahiko blatantly lied in court.

However, now... still playing with this method.

"There is no need to argue about this issue." Judge Kawada stopped Miyagawa, "From the facts of this case, Chida's appearance in court as a witness is conducive to finding out what happened at that time."

"But!" Miyagawa heard a "click" before he could speak.

The door of the courtroom opened slowly, and the light from outside suddenly shone in.

The sun wasn't strong at all, but the sudden exposure made everyone in the court squint their eyes.

In the light, a figure appeared.

The figure slowly walked into the courtroom.

But I saw a girl with black hair come in.Her appearance looks very quiet, like a good girl who has studied hard since she was a child.She was wearing a white lab coat, like a doctor's white coat.The girl's face is painted lightly with makeup.The light foundation is just right, which not only reflects the respect of the occasion of the court, but also further sets off her own quiet temperament.

The person who walked in was Chida.

"Name?" Judge Kawada's voice came from the judging seat.

"Mayu Chida."

"Birth date?"

"9 years since Chengping."

"Tell me briefly about your situation."

"I am a PhD candidate in Biology at Kyoto University. I am currently in the second year of my PhD, majoring in biochemistry. My supervisor is Professor Muraki from the Faculty of Science."

"Today the court summoned you to testify on the relevant facts of this case." Judge Kawata continued, "According to the relevant provisions of the law, witnesses have the obligation to make truthful statements and must not make false statements. At the same time, witnesses also have the right to be immune from torture. Retaliation, the right to the protection of the judiciary. Are you clear about the rights and obligations of witnesses?"

"clear."

"According to the provisions of the Civil Procedure Law, witnesses need to sign a bond before testifying. Please read it after signing."

The clerk at the side immediately took out a piece of paper and stepped forward.At this time, Qiantian was already standing in the middle of the court, and the staff prepared a high platform for her to stand behind.The guarantee letter was placed on the table, and without hesitation, Qianda immediately picked up the black fountain pen and signed it with a "shua".After signing, she took out a personal signature from the pocket of the lab coat, and stamped it solemnly.

"As a witness in this case..." Qiantian said, "I promise to provide truthful testimony to the court. If I intend to give false testimony, I am willing to bear legal responsibility. I hereby promise!"

Chida stood on the court and read out the words in a serious manner.

However, when the judge on the trial bench was looking down at the materials, Chida lowered her head, as if intentionally turned sideways to the plaintiff's seat, and the corner of her mouth turned up slightly in the next second.That seemingly quiet and well-behaved face suddenly showed a somewhat smug, gloomy, cold sneer at this moment.

The upturned corner of the mouth seemed to be blatantly provoking the plaintiffs' lawyers——

Yes, I signed a witness bond—

Yes, I assure the court that what I say is true—

However, in that classroom, there is no monitoring, nothing——

Who can know whether what I said is true or not——

Even if what I said was false, so what—

In an instant, this doctoral student, who looked gentle and quiet, seemed to have transformed into a cruel witch, who was about to bury her senior sister in court and sink her into the sea.

Chida chose an excellent angle. Only the plaintiff's lawyer could see this smile.No one else in the courtroom can see it.

Miyagawa noticed this expression and couldn't help but pause, his eyes were already full of disbelief.

This Qiantian seems to have been trained very well by the opposing lawyer.

First Asakura Yan.

Then there was Chida again.

Why, obviously they are all representatives of Kyoto University.

Why, they are able to blatantly lie in disregard of the most basic moral constraints.

Shouldn't these scholars who come out of research institutions respect the facts more? !

At this time, Beiyuan rested his chin lightly, as if he was thinking. He didn't pay attention to this Qiantian on the court, as if the critical moment of this witness's appearance in court could not attract his attention.In the eyes of this young male lawyer, he seemed to be staring at an empty chessboard, deducing the next move in his mind.

"I started to state the facts I know to the court." Chida's voice sounded.

The girl who showed a cold smile just now, suddenly restrained her expression, and everything was the same as before.

In the courtroom, a wolf in sheep's clothing began to testify with certainty.

This case has come to a crucial point...