Legal case against God dismissed

[bigandy]

A US judge has thrown out a case against God, ruling that because the defendant has no address, legal papers cannot be served.

The suit was launched by Nebraska state senator Ernie Chambers, who said he might appeal against the ruling.

He sought a permanent injunction to prevent the "death, destruction and terrorisation" caused by God.

Judge Marlon Polk said in his ruling that a plaintiff must have access to the defendant for a case to proceed.

"Given that this court finds that there can never be service effectuated on the named defendant this action will be dismissed with prejudice," Judge Polk wrote in his ruling.
Mr Chambers cannot refile the suit but may appeal.

'God knows everything'

Mr Chambers sued God last year. He said God had threatened him and the people of Nebraska and had inflicted "widespread death, destruction and terrorisation of millions upon millions of the Earth's inhabitants".

He said he would carefully consider Judge Polk's ruling before deciding whether to appeal.
The court, Mr Chambers said, had acknowledged the existence of God and "a consequence of that acknowledgement is a recognition of God's omniscience".

"Since God knows everything," he reasoned, "God has notice of this lawsuit."
Mr Chambers, a state senator for 38 years, said he filed the suit to make the point that "anyone can sue anyone else, even God".

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7673591.stm).


Incredibly funny, IMO. :)

[yojitani]

A US judge has thrown out a case against God, ruling that because the defendant has no address, legal papers cannot be served...more (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7673591.stm)

I'm surprised there was no pre-trial to establish the existence of the defendant.

[iShater]

What a waste of tax payer dollars. :eek:

Who elects these dimwits to office?

[xUKHCx]

Brillaint story, although I am confused by this sentace:

A US judge has thrown out a case against God, ruling that because the defendant has no address, legal papers cannot be served.

So you cant take legal action against homeless people? :confused:

[bigandy]

Who elects these dimwits to office?
*Points across Atlantic*

:p


So you cant take legal action against homeless people? :confused:
Exactly my first thought :eek: :D

[BoyBach]

Is it possible for the judge to charge the Senator for wasting money and time with this pathetic case?

[Raid]

I wonder if God would use the Devil as his legal advocate? ;) ...Hire the best they say...

[sushi]

Nothing like seeing how your hard earned dollars, after converted to tax, are spent.

[ucfgrad93]

Nothing like seeing how your hard earned dollars, after converted to tax, are spent.

Agreed. This should have never gotten this far.

[Thomas Veil]

Reached at his office, God said, "I'm glad this was resolved in the courts. I really didn't want to have to smite the guy."

[sushi]

Agreed. This should have never gotten this far.
Agreed.

I bet this is not an isolated case either. Just happened to get carried in the press.

Note, I am not bashing Democrats with my comments. I am sure that this is merely an example of a typical bipartisan stunt.

[mactastic]

Wow... someone's really seeking the spotlight, aren't they?

What a tool...

[IJ Reilly]

Nothing like seeing how your hard earned dollars, after converted to tax, are spent.

There's nothing quite like a little righteous indignation to start your day.

It's an amusing stunt, but I don't understand the point the man was trying to make. Was it political or existential?

[BoyBach]

It's an amusing stunt, but I don't understand the point the man was trying to make. Was it political or existential?


God only knows!

(Unfortunately, He is unavailable for comment.)

[Thomas Veil]

Now, don't laugh. I clearly remember once when God was called to testify at a trial. As I recall, he looked like George Burns.

[rdowns]

What a waste of tax payer dollars. :eek:

Who elects these dimwits to office?

I would imagine Joe the Plumber and Joe 6-pack.

[IJ Reilly]

God only knows!

(Unfortunately, He is unavailable for comment.)

I know, and I'm really tired of hearing from God's press secretary. Doesn't Pat Robertson have a direct line?

[bradl]

What a waste of tax payer dollars. :eek:

Who elects these dimwits to office?

Heh..

I know this guy, personally. State Sen. Ernie Chambers, from Omaha. He's been in office since before I was born. He's actually represented North Omaha for YEARS. Went to the church my mother goes to. He was a nice guy, but I don't know where the hell he got this one from!

I read about this yesterday in Omaha's newspaper before accidentally spitting out my tea all over the paper! Good 'ol Ernie is getting a bit senile, I guess, because he is planning to appeal.

Anyone ever notice that the guy looks like a darker, grey-haired version of the caveman from the GEICO commercials? :D

BL.

[montanachad]

Brillaint story, although I am confused by this sentace:



So you cant take legal action against homeless people? :confused:

At least in Seattle, homeless people are allowed to use a street corner as their residence to vote.

[montanachad]

Agreed. This should have never gotten this far.

Yeah, going to a court trail costs tax payers,at least, 30,000 USD. :mad:

[hulugu]

I would imagine Joe the Plumber and Joe 6-pack.

Well, John Doe never votes. Jane Doe can't be found. Jose, Jesus, and Julio are afraid of being arrested for outstanding warrants or unpaid bills because of an "official letter."

Joe Schmoe can't find his polling place; Joe Blow still still working on that "butterfly ballot" from 2000.

Hillbilly Bob believes it's all a conspiracy by the gov'mint.

And, John Q. Public appears to be in a coma.

[Schtumple]

The level of stupidity in some people never ceases to amaze me...

[IJ Reilly]

Yeah, going to a court trail costs tax payers,at least, 30,000 USD. :mad:

Very few of these suits go to trial. God might be willing to settle out of court.

[hulugu]

Very few of these suits go to trial. God might be willing to settle out of court.

God might fail to appear and will have a warrant out for arrest.

[63dot]

BBC (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7673591.stm).


Incredibly funny, IMO. :)

I think this will be put down as an intentional tort and make it into the tort casebook. While he's at it, he should also sue God for negligence.

As for criminal law, that's tougher since any crime God pulls off has to be proved beyond a reasonable doubt, and that fact that many doubt God's existence, this case may not get off the ground. :)

[IJ Reilly]

As for criminal law, that's tougher since any crime God pulls off has to be proved beyond a reasonable doubt, and that fact that many doubt God's existence, this case may not get off the ground. :)

It would be called "an act of God," which is normally exempt from liability.

[abijnk]

Just for reference: Link (http://www.ketv.com/news/14133442/detail.html)


State Sen. Ernie Chambers is suing God. He said on Monday that it is to prove a point about frivolous lawsuits.

Chambers said senators periodically have offered bills prohibiting the filing of certain types of suits. He said his main objection is that the constitution requires that the doors to the courthouse be open to all.

"Thus anybody can file a lawsuit against anybody -- even God," Chambers said.

Chambers said he decided to file the lawsuit after a suit was filed in early September in federal court against Lancaster County Judge Jeffre Cheuvront. He's the judge who was hearing a sexual assault case in which the plaintiff wants to use the words rape and victim during her testimony.

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[carbonmotion]

Jurisdiction question... you apply the minimum contacts test as provided in International Shoe... if there is enough contact between God and NB, then god can be sued in NB...

Although I think you can only sue human beings and God isn't human, so it might not work... but you could argue that Jesus is human.....