Patrick Shanley owed a credit card debt — so he sued Bank of America's law firm and five of its lawyers over it, opening with a "special appearance" and his "god-given rights."
Judge McNally shut the theater down in seconds: counterclaim dismissed (the FDCPA doesn't even apply to a creditor), summons quashed against all five attorneys, and the whole thing ruled frivolous — then he opened the door to sanctions, calling the conduct "outrageous."
Should a law firm that represents itself be able to collect those sanctions? Drop your take in the comments, and subscribe for more sovereign citizen courtroom breakdowns.
Patrick Shanley owed a credit card debt — so he sued Bank of America's law firm and five of its lawyers over it, opening with a "special appearance" and his "god-given rights."
Judge McNally shut the theater down in seconds: counterclaim dismissed (the FDCPA doesn't even apply to a creditor), summons quashed against all five attorneys, and the whole thing ruled frivolous — then he opened the door to sanctions, calling the conduct "outrageous."
Should a law firm that represents itself be able to collect those sanctions? Drop your take in the comments, and subscribe for more sovereign citizen courtroom breakdowns.