How should the case be judged?

Liang Shan didn’t know; his mind was a bit muddled right now. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

This case was supposed to be civil; logically, shouldn’t the dispute be about the amount of compensation?

How did it... how did it evolve into what it is now!?

Liang Shan was completely unprepared.

Cases are classified as civil, criminal, and administrative, and naturally, judges are also divided similarly. Civil judges mostly handle civil cases.

I am just a judge in a civil division, responsible for handling contract compensations...

How did I end up presiding over such a heavyweight case!?

For a long time, Liang Shan gritted his teeth and struck the gavel.

"Next, the court is adjourned for one hour!"

Having spoken.

Liang Shan, along with two other assessors, began verifying the evidence, contacting Jiang City police, the detention center, and even the provincial department.

An hour’s adjournment...

Logically, a case shouldn’t be adjourned so frequently. Normally, this would have been criticized long ago, but this case, the people in the gallery remained silent, quietly waiting.

The scene was very quiet.

Zhang Tao and Li Ye didn’t dare to breathe heavily; both held their breath, quietly waiting.

Time slowly passed in this eerie atmosphere until...

"The clues... are correct."

On the bench, Liang Shan suddenly showed a bitter expression and murmured.

The two assessors beside him were the same.

The clues are correct.

The police have confirmed that Xu Liang’s clues were aided by them, with no falsification involved!

And if Xu Liang is right, then it means this case...

"Is indeed an extremely heinous criminal case."

"How... do we judge it?"

A judge spoke in pain and bitterness.

Having judged cases all his life, this was the first time encountering something like this where the case turned from civil to criminal during trial, and in such a heinous manner!

"We certainly can’t sentence to death, that’s unreasonable, and we don’t have that authority..." another person laughed wryly to himself.

Liang Shan racked his brains thinking, and finally gritted his teeth.

"Deliver the verdict as usual!"

How to judge?

Naturally, whoever’s evidence is confirmed, the verdict will be based on the other’s demands.

Now, he only needed to deliver the verdict according to Xu Liang’s demands.

Thinking of this, his eyes focused, hesitated no more, and looked directly at the courtroom.

"Bang!"

"The trial resumes, now in session!"

The voice exploded like thunder in the silent night.

Everyone instinctively looked up, staring at Liang Shan.

Liang Shan took a deep breath and looked at the plaintiff side.

"Plaintiff, do you have any other unverified evidence to submit?"

Xu Liang shook his head.

"No more."

At these words, Liang Shan nodded to indicate he understood, then turned to look at the ashen-faced Cheng Jia.

"Defendant, do you have any new evidence to submit?"

Cheng Jia’s lips moved, but ultimately, she remained silent, without speaking.

Liang Shan said again:

"If you continue to remain silent, the court will assume you have no other evidence."

Then there was a long silence.

One second, two seconds, three seconds...

The courtroom was so quiet that one’s breathing could be heard clearly.

After ten seconds passed, Liang Shan no longer waited for the other party, stood up directly, faced everyone, and spoke:

"This case, regarding Jiang City’s accidental fall case, civil work injury compensation case, the deceased Qi Yu, on March 2, was introduced to Jianghe Pickle Plant by a shelter on the premise of finding work, and then died at Jianghe Pickle Plant on March 3, filed on March 3 at the Jiang City Basic-level People’s Court."

"On April 3, participated in the first trial, and the result was the defendant needed to compensate the plaintiff..."

"Later, due to dissatisfaction from the plaintiff, an appeal was made to the Qingshi City Intermediate Court, and a second trial was opened according to law."

"Today, April 20, the second trial was held at this court."

Liang Shan spoke rapidly, but the words fell clearly in everyone’s ears.

As his voice resonated.

Everyone gradually began to pay close attention, unconsciously clenching their fists, hearts racing, staring intently at him.

Until...

"After full exchange of evidence between the plaintiff and the defendant, this court, in accordance with legal procedures, delivers the following verdict."

"Now, at Qingshi City Intermediate Court..."

Saying this, Liang Shan paused, then instantly spat out several words.

"In accordance with the law, the verdict from the first trial of Jiang City Basic-level People’s Court is hereby annulled!"

"Simultaneously dismiss the lawsuit, all case materials are to be transferred to Qingshi City Police Department!"

"The plaintiff may file again in court under a criminal claim according to law."

Annul the case...

Directly cancel the civil case!

Both the first trial and the lawsuit have to be dismissed, the report transferred to the police, and the case goes back to the starting point for a retrial!

But...

Will it really be retried?

Cheng Jia instantly slumped in her chair, eyes revealing despair.

Once handed the clues over to the police, the other party can verify everything within an hour, and then proceed with the arrest according to law!

Qi Tao will re-file a criminal lawsuit again...

It’s impossible for Cheng Jia and Zhao Hailong to escape!

Furthermore, the things they did are something that usual lawyers would avoid, even those looking for fame wouldn’t dare take the risk to handle the case, the greatest possibility is waiting for an unlucky lawyer on legal aid, but even they will slack off...

It’s over...

Everything’s over!

Cheng Jia slumped, powerless, eyes vacant.

Presiding Judge Liang Shan spoke again:

"Plaintiff and defendant, do either of you dispute this verdict?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Liang showed a polite smile.

His demand was precisely to annul the civil case, and right now this counts as his... victory!

"No," Xu Liang said.

Liang Shan nodded, then looked at Cheng Jia.

Cheng Jia wanted to respond, but unfortunately, she struggled in vain to muster the strength to speak.

Liang Shan said:

"Defendant, if you are dissatisfied with the hearing’s verdict..."